Halloween Party Shooting
November 8, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that suspects were arrested in connection with the 
November 1, 2026, shooting that occurred during a Halloween party in the 4000 block of Rosedale Highway.
In Bakersfield on November 1 when deputies arrived, they found three women suffering from gunshot wounds while several hundred people were leaving the area. One woman, identified as 18-year-old Judisbeth Silva, died at the scene. The other two were transported to a hospital with injuries KCSO describes as non-life-threatening.
Then on Friday November 6, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m. Mario Izrael Leon, age 21, and Giordan Crompton, age 19, were both arrested in the 3000 block of State University Drive in Sacramento, California.
Mario Izrael Leon was arrested for:
- Murder
- 2 counts Attempted murder
- 3 counts Assault with a firearm
- 2 counts Robbery
- Felon in possession of ammunition and a firearm
- Participation in a criminal street gang
Giordan Crompton was arrested on the following charges:
- 2 counts Robbery
- Participation in a criminal street gang
Both were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and are currently awaiting extradition to Kern County.
This investigation remains ongoing.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community members who have come forward and submitted photos and videos from the November 1 incident.
Original press release below.
Seeking Information - Rosedale Hwy. Shooting
Photos and Videos Needed
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance regarding a shooting that occurred on November 1st, 2026, at approximately 12:40 a.m. in the 4000 block of Rosedale Highway.
Detectives are requesting anyone who attended the Halloween party to submit photographs and/or videos that were taken before, during, and after the shooting. Anyone with footage is urged to upload it to the following link or by scanning the QR Code:
https://kernsheriffca.evidence.com/.../public/26-153839
The suspect(s) in this investigation are still outstanding. Detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Leiva at 661-391-7606 and 661-861-3110.
Source: Kern County Sheriff’s Office
