BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — An 18-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in southwest Bakersfield, according to police.

Officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of Meadow Vista Court at approximately 12:55 a.m. on October 5, the Bakersfield Police Department said.

When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medical aid was provided, but the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police collected physical evidence and obtained witness statements during their investigation. Officers conducting a neighborhood canvass located video surveillance footage of a possible suspect vehicle.

The Special Enforcement Unit assisted patrol officers with the investigation before detectives took over the case.

The investigation

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