03/23/2017
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Today marks the one month anniversary since the murder of 5 year old Kason Guyton, and attempted murder of his 7 year old brother, Brian Guyton. Both children were shot while riding in a vehicle in 600 block of California Avenue. The Bakersfield Police Department continues to work all leads in this investigation, and is still urging the community to assist in bringing closure in this matter.
Investigators from the Bakersfield Police Department have also confirmed there was an eye witness that observed the homicide, and it’s believed the witness has information that would assist in identifying the suspects. This witness is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department immediately.
In addition to the $10,000.00 reward offered by Secret Witness of Kern County and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an additional $5,000.00 was donated by Tejon Ranch, and another $5,000.00 was donated by the community to American General Media and the Ralph Bailey Show. The current reward total is $20,000.00, for information leading to the arrest and filing of a complaint against the suspect(s) responsible for this homicide.
There are a variety of ways in which someone can report information regarding this incident, both publicly and anonymously.
The Secret Witness of Kern County phone line operates 24 hours a day and secrecy is guaranteed to those who call. Anyone with information is urged to call:
(661) 322-4040
The dedicated phone line that was established shortly after this homicide is still available, and is for information specifically related to this incident. Anyone with information is urged to call:
(661) 326-3553
Citizens can also call Detective Keegan Gavin. who is assigned as the lead investigator in this investigation, at:
(661) 326-3557
Citizens can also provide information anonymously through text message by simply entering 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message.
