Adam Malik Cook, a 21-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, was fatally shot on July 30, 2018. The shooting occurred in the early hours outside the FoodMaxx grocery on Niles Street in East Bakersfield; three people were shot in the incident. Victims were taken to Kern Medical by private vehicle, and Cook died at the hospital. The Kern County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and cause of death.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly after midnight, found a crime scene but no immediate victims at the scene, and has not identified any suspects. This was listed as the 71st homicide in Kern County for 2018. No arrests or significant developments have been reported and the case remains under investigation.

If anyone was near the FoodMaxx on Niles Street the night of July 30, 2018 or has information that could help the investigation, contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.