October 31, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on October 18, 2025, at about 4:45 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Jones Street in Bodfish regarding a shooting in which a subject fired at an inhabited dwelling. During the investigation, deputies determined the suspect intentionally shot at a female victim with the intent to kill. Two minors were inside the residence at the time of the incident; however, no injuries were reported.

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Michael Kemmeter. A Ramey warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and negligent discharge of a firearm.

On October 23, 2025, deputies located Kemmeter in the 600 block of Laurel Drive and took him into custody without incident. A search warrant was subsequently authored and executed at Kemmeter’s residence, where deputies located multiple firearms and suspected narcotics.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 661-322-4040.

Source & photo: Kern County Sheriff’s Office