Crime
Jessica Arevalos Fatally Shot in Parking Lot of Blue Clouds Market on Wible Road in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night, April 5, 2025, in south Bakersfield.
According to officials, deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of Blue Clouds Market, located on Wible Road, just south of Belle Terrace, at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, deputies located at least one gunshot victim at the scene.
The victim, now identified as Jessica Arevalos, was pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not released any information regarding additional victims at this time.
The shooting prompted the temporary closure of the market parking lot and sections of Wible Road as deputies secured the area and began their investigation.
The roadway has since reopened as of early Sunday morning.
As of now, no suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or provide an anonymous tip through Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Dennis T. Durley, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.