Clay Edward McFall, 44, was found fatally shot on April 10, 2021, in the early morning hours in the 300 block of Sycamore Drive in Oildale, a neighborhood of Bakersfield. The shooting was reported at about 4 a.m.; a neighbor heard roughly three gunshots. Cru Woodruff-Hickman discovered McFall, attempted chest compressions, and called police. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified McFall and ruled the cause of death a homicide due to gunshot injuries.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation but has not announced any arrests or identified clear suspects. Investigators say leads have been limited and the case remains unsolved. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact them to assist in bringing answers for McFall and his family.

If anyone witnessed activity in the Sycamore Drive area around 4 a.m. on April 10, 2021, or has information that could help, please share it with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.