Jacob Camarena, 21, was shot and killed on January 7, 2024, near the intersection of Eucalyptus Drive and Sterling Road in east Bakersfield. Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office found him with gunshot wounds at about 8:50 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.

Family members set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, describing Jacob as just 21 years old and beginning to establish his independence. Records show he had prior contacts with law enforcement, including a September 24, 2023 arrest by the Bakersfield Police Department on multiple charges that included assault with a firearm and robbery.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing. Does anyone have information about Jacob or the area that night?