Jeffery Stevenson, 34, was shot to death in Bakersfield just after 1 a.m. on October 14, 2025. Officers were sent to the 600 block of Sumner Street after a ShotSpotter alert and found Stevenson on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kern County coroner later identified him and confirmed his age and Bakersfield residence.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. As of the next-day update from the department, no arrests had been made and no suspect information was released. Family and community tributes describe him as lost to gun violence in Bakersfield.

If anyone saw activity near the 600 block of Sumner Street around 1 a.m. on October 14, or has information about this shooting, please contact the Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.