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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_07_23 SECRET WITNESS Double Homicide First Reliable Medical Marijuana Collective 145098 13-145098 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Michaela Beard Public Information Office 661-326-3803 mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects, wanted for a double homicide and armed robbery, in connection with a shooting that occurred at First Reliable, a medical marijuana collective, located at 217 Chester Avenue on July 17, 2013. The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward up to $10,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and filing of a complaint of the suspects, pictured below, for the double homicide and robbery. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aaron Patrick Burris, 32, or the identity of the female suspect is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111, Detective Cox at (661) 326-3514 or the Secret Witness line at (661) 322-4040. The Secret Witness phone line operates 24 hours a day. Secrecy is guaranteed to those who call. Callers will be asked to select a code name and code number when they provide information to Secret Witness. Should additional contact with the caller be necessary, the code name will be published along with a request for the original caller to establish contact. Once contact is made, the caller will be asked to provide their original code number for verification purposes. The same steps will be taken to pay a reward to the caller. Secret Witness is operated under the direction of an independent, voluntary board of directors representing civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, media outlets, and corporate sponsors. 13-145098 Previous Release July 18, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting and armed robbery that occurred yesterday. The suspect, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is described as a Black female, 20s, 5’02” to 5’03” tall, 150 lbs., with black hair pulled into a bun. Anyone with information regarding her identification and whereabouts is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Cox (661) 326-3514. For Immediate Release July 18, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a double homicide and armed robbery in connection with a shooting that occurred at First Reliable on July 17, 2013. The investigation revealed the motive for the shooting was robbery. One suspect has been identified as Aaron Patrick Burris, 32, of Bakersfield. A $2 million Ramey Warrant was obtained for Burris, pictured in the attached photograph. The second suspect, depicted in the attached photograph, is described as a Black female, 20s, 5’02” to 5’03” tall, 150 lbs., with a light complexion and black hair pulled into a bun. 13-145098 The investigation led Bakersfield Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to the 10000 block of Valley Forest Court and the 1300 Block of Schull Court, where investigators conducted a search and collected evidence related to the crimes. Burris was not located and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding Burris’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Cox (661) 326-3514. Previous Release July 17, 2013 Today at approximately 9:49 a.m., Bakersfield Police received a call of a possible shooting at First Reliable, a medical marijuana collective, located at 217 Chester Avenue. When officers were responding, they were notified of a possible victim of a gunshot. When officers arrived on scene, they located two deceased victims inside the business. The suspect vehicle is described as a possible dark colored Sports Utility Vehicle, with a possible Black male driver and a female passenger. The vehicle was seen fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Cox (661) 326-3514. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at https://www.tipsubmit.com.