Adrian Avila, 31, was fatally shot on January 21, 2024, at about 9:46 p.m. at the intersection of Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road in Arvin, California. Emergency responders pronounced Avila dead shortly after arriving; the Kern County Coroner’s Office completed a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

The community has reacted with mourning and calls for justice and more action on local violence.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Arvin Police Department.