Kevin Lashawn Mallard, 17, was shot and killed in Bakersfield, California, on June 6, 2020. Police were called about 10:35 p.m. to the 2600 block of Edmonton Street for reports of shots fired; officers found Kevin inside a vehicle that had struck a detached garage. He had multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

There were other occupants in the vehicle who fled before officers arrived, and their departures have complicated the investigation. Detective Tommy Hernandez is leading the case and investigators have sought public help. No arrests have been announced and the homicide investigation remained open as detectives followed leads.

Kevin’s family and friends remember him as kind-hearted and hardworking, and his death has been a devastating loss. If anyone saw activity on Edmonton Street that night or has information about the people who left the vehicle, please contact investigators.