Jerry Hernandez-Gonzalez, 28, of McFarland, California, was found dead from a gunshot wound on the afternoon of October 30, 2021. Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body near Whisler Road and Mast Avenue, south of McFarland, and found Hernandez-Gonzalez with a gunshot wound to his upper torso; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the Kern County Coroner confirmed the cause as a gunshot wound.

The sheriff’s office opened an investigation immediately but reported no suspects or arrests at the time. Investigators asked the public for help, noting the case had few leads or witnesses and remained challenging as it continued to be investigated. The shooting drew attention from the McFarland community and family members seeking answers and justice.

Does anyone who lived or traveled near Whisler Road and Mast Avenue on October 30, 2021 have information that could help the investigation?