Roland Van Johnson, 26, was shot and killed on April 16, 2019, at the Summerview Apartments on Meyer Street in Arvin, California. Police responded to multiple calls of gunfire at about 10:52 p.m. and found Johnson unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kern County Coroner ruled the manner of death a homicide.

Several shell casings were recovered near Johnson’s body, but investigators say interviews with nearby residents produced little usable information about suspects or what led to the shooting. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone saw activity around Summerview Apartments on the night of April 16, 2019, or has information that could help identify those responsible, please contact the Arvin Police Department.