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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
For Immediate Release Date December 24, 2011
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a suspect wanted for
murder.
On Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 1:31 AM, Bakersfield Police Officers were dispatched to 1414 East
California Ave, Elks Lodge in regards to a report of a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located an
adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to his chest to the rear of the building. The victim was
transported by Halls Ambulance to Kern Medical Center and pronounced deceased at the local hospital. The
identity of the victim is being withheld pending release by the Coroner’s Office.
The investigation revealed the suspect was involved in a physical altercation with the victim for unknown
reasons. During a physical altercation, the suspect shot the victim once with a handgun.
Investigators have identified Roniele Delouth as responsible for this crime. Delouth is a Black male, 25 years
old, 5’9” tall, 155 pounds, having black hair and brown eyes. Delouth is suspected to be armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-
7111, the 911 system or anonymously through the Secret Witness Hotline at 322-4040.
Roniele Delouth
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Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCrimes along with your message. The text is sent to the
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