Keilan Ray Denwitty dies in fatal east Bakersfield shooting
Fatal east Bakersfield shooting death of Keilan Ray Denwitty
A seventeen-year-old male, identified as Keilan Ray Denwitty, has been confirmed by the Kern County Coroner’s Office as the individual killed during a shooting incident in the eastern part of Bakersfield. The teenager passed away after being shot.
According to the official report released by the coroner’s office, the fatal shooting occurred on June 22nd, 2025, in the early hours of the morning, specifically around 12:30 a.m. The precise location pinpointed for the incident was the 3200 block of Pesante Road.
Emergency medical services transported the injured young man to Kern Medical Center. Despite the immediate medical intervention, Mr. Denwitty succumbed to his injuries at Kern Medical.
This tragic event has left the community in mourning. Law enforcement is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details regarding the investigation have been released at this time.
The coroner’s office continues to work on the case, awaiting additional information that could provide more clarity on the incident. The motive and the individuals involved remain unknown to the public.
