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1300+Two men have been arrested in connection with a Halloween party shooting in Bakersfield that killed an 18-year-old woman and wounded two others, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
What Happened at the Rosedale Highway Party
Deputies responded just after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, to the 4000 block of Rosedale Highway in northwest Bakersfield. The call came in as an armed robbery in progress at a large gathering.
When deputies arrived, they found three women with gunshot wounds. Several hundred people were seen leaving the scene.
Judisbeth Silva, 18, of San Fernando, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two women were taken to a hospital, and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
In the days that followed, the sheriff’s office asked partygoers to submit any photos or videos taken before, during, and after the shooting.
Two Suspects Arrested in Sacramento
On Friday, Nov. 6, Mario Izrael Leon, 21, and Giordan Crompton, 19, were arrested on State University Drive in Sacramento. Sacramento State officials said the men are not students and, as far as the university knows, are not employees.
Both men were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. They are awaiting transfer to Kern County.
Charges Announced by Authorities
Leon was arrested on suspicion of murder, two counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of robbery, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and participation in a criminal street gang.
Crompton was booked on suspicion of two counts of robbery and participation in a criminal street gang.
Legal Options After a Deadly Party Shooting
A criminal case is brought by the state. It does not compensate victims or their families for what they have lost.
Families who lose a loved one because of another person’s wrongful act may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Survivors who were wounded may have their own personal injury claims. In most cases, California gives families two years to file.
Compensation in a wrongful death case can include funeral and burial costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship.
Depending on the facts, responsibility can reach beyond the person who fired the shots. Under the state’s comparative negligence laws, property owners, hosts, or event organizers may share fault if they failed to provide reasonable security against a foreseeable risk. Every case is different, and a lawyer can review what happened.
Talk to a Bakersfield Injury Lawyer
If your family has been affected by violence in Kern County, a wrongful death lawyer at Attorney Jeff Car Accident Lawyer can explain your legal options and help you get the justice you deserve.
Call our Bakersfield office at (661) 490-9440 for a free consultation.
About the Author
JEFFREY FAYNGOR, ESQ.
Jeffrey Fayngor is the founder of Attorney Jeff Car Accident Lawyer and an experienced personal injury attorney dedicated to representing accident victims. He earned his J.D. from Whittier College School of Law and has recovered over $120 million for injured clients. He has built his practice around helping injury victims protect their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve.