Dejon Nellium, an 18-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, was shot and killed on July 1, 2016, in the 2000 block of J Street in South Bakersfield. The Kern County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity shortly after the incident. His death occurred during a period when the area experienced a series of violent events.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has continued the investigation and repeatedly asked the public for information. Family and community members remain without closure as appeals for information have not produced a resolution.

Anyone who knew Dejon or who has information about the shooting on July 1, 2016, in the 2000 block of J Street is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.