On February 23, 2018, 21-year-old Saul Morales Vaca was tragically killed in Delano, California. According to the Kern County coroner's office, Saul Vaca's cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred in the rear yard of a residence located in the 900 block of Belmont Street. Unknown suspect(s) drove a car into the alley behind the residence and fired several gunshots at Vaca, who was in the yard at the time.
Despite being rushed to Delano Regional Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Delano Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the murder of Saul Vaca. However, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made to date. The police have been actively seeking information from the public to help identify the perpetrators. Kern Secret Witness has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for any information leading to an arrest in this case. The community has been urged to come forward with any details that might assist in solving this tragic crime.
The investigation into Saul Vaca's murder has been part of a broader effort by the Delano Police Department to address a series of unsolved homicides in the area. Despite the ongoing efforts, the lack of witnesses and concrete evidence has made it challenging to make significant progress in the case. The police continue to encourage anyone with information to contact them, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
