HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_10_26_09_Quincy Street Homicide
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE William Rector, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Monday, October 26, 2009 Quincy Street Stabbing/Homicide On 10/25/09, at 12:13 a.m., Bakersfield Police
responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1400 block of Quincy Street. Upon arrival, officers located Adam Duran 24 lying in the roadway suffering from a stab wound. He was transported
to Kern Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigation revealed Duran was interrupted while attempting to steal a car by a 52 year old male witness in the neighborhood.
The witness recognized Duran and tried to convince him to refrain from sealing the car. According to the witness, they argued, Duran challenged him, and they began to fight. The witness
said he was overpowered by Duran who was beating him about the head and face. The witness said he feared for his life and therefore, removed a knife from his pocket and stabbed Duran
in the abdomen which ended the assault. The witness’s injuries were consistent with his description of the assault. The witness was not arrested for the homicide nor will he be identified
at this point for his own safety. Once the investigation is concluded it will be submitted to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for review.