Juan Luis Booboo Cantu, 26, was found dead from gunshot wounds on the evening of May 17, 2023, near the 10800 block of Casey Avenue just outside Delano, California. The Kern County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation after his body was discovered at about 8:45 PM.

A lifelong Delano resident, Juan was known to family as Booboo and is survived by a fiancée, three young daughters, his parents, brothers, and extended relatives. As of May 2024 no arrests had been announced and no suspects had been publicly identified; investigators are asking the public for help and anonymous tips can be given to the Sheriff’s Department at 661-391-7500 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

The family and community describe a profound loss and a desire for answers. If anyone has information about Juan’s death, please contact the numbers above.