BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the two individuals found dead in an Oildale residence in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. The victims have been named as 31-year-old Jasmine Hernandez Ascencio and 25-year-old Joshua Anthony Reveles, both of Bakersfield.
The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 26, when deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a home on the 2600 block of Park Meadows Drive. The call came in around 9:41 a.m. after reports of gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered two bodies inside the home with fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the coroner’s report, Ascencio died at the scene from a gunshot wound. Reveles was also found dead nearby and is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities say preliminary evidence points to Reveles fatally shooting Ascencio before taking his own life. The firearm believed to have been used in the incident was recovered at the scene.
No other individuals were reported to be inside the home at the time of the shooting. Investigators are still piecing together the events leading up to the tragedy, including possible motives and the nature of the relationship between the two individuals. It is not yet clear if law enforcement had any prior contact with the couple or if there were previous domestic incidents reported at the address.
The murder-suicide has left the local community stunned, with neighbors expressing sadness and disbelief over the loss of life. Friends and family of the victims have begun sharing tributes on social media, mourning Ascencio’s death and grappling with the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone who may have information about the case to come forward. The Sheriff’s Office is expected to release additional details once more evidence is reviewed and processed. For now, the tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of mental health support.
Resources remain available in Kern County for those experiencing domestic abuse or emotional distress. Local authorities encourage residents to reach out for help if they or someone they know may be in danger.