Willie Benjamin Gomez III, 25, of Bakersfield, California, was shot and killed on McNew Court on February 3, 2016. The Kern County coroner identified him and ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound. The shooting happened on a Wednesday night; first responders were called shortly after the incident and medical efforts were unsuccessful.

Local law enforcement opened an investigation to determine motive and identify suspects. As of the latest public details, investigators had not disclosed suspects or arrests. Family and community members remembered Willie as a son, brother, father and friend and urged anyone with information to step forward.

If anyone saw activity on McNew Court that night or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with the authorities.