Homicide

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DECEDENT'S NAME:  Adam Castro       & nbsp;  CASE #: C-1347-08
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield      &n bsp;   AGE: 23 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT: June 14, 2008       &nb sp;  TIME: 0349 Hours
LOCATION: 3624 Amur Maple Drive, Bakersfield
DATE OF DEATH: June 14, 2008       &nb sp; TIME: 0439 Hours
PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center - ER
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Bakersfield PoliceDepartment

Details:The decedent was stabbed by another during an altercation at a party.