On Aug. 30, Jason Gonzalez was approached by CHP troopers as he was walking on Highway 58. He was shot and killed. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Victim's Name: Jason Gonzalez
Agency Responsible: Bakersfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 30, 2019
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban