Brandon Ellington, 26, was killed outside an internet casino in the 5600 block of South Union Avenue in Bakersfield on February 3, 2018. Investigators say he was assaulted and chased by a group that included Victor Nunez and Fernando Rojas, identified as members of the Varrio Chicos Lamont gang. After Ellington tried to flee, Nunez and Rojas pursued him by vehicle; Rojas stopped the car, Nunez exited and chased Ellington, and Nunez fired five shots. One bullet struck Ellington in the chest and proved fatal.

Prosecutors pursued gang-related charges. Victor Nunez and Fernando Rojas were convicted of first-degree murder and gang enhancements, and later sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case was described at trial as driven by gang violence in Kern County.

If anyone knew Brandon or saw activity around the 5600 block of South Union Avenue on February 3, 2018, please share what you know.