Crime & Safety
Kern County, CA Halloween Shooting: 2 Arrested November 6
Kern County, CA – Two young men have been arrested in connection with a Halloween party shooting that occurred Nov. 1 in Kern County, with one suspect facing murder, attempted murder and multiple fire
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-07T18:40:33.111Z
Kern County, CA – Two young men have been arrested in connection with a Halloween party shooting that occurred Nov. 1 in Kern County, with one suspect facing murder, attempted murder and multiple firearm related charges.
According to a law enforcement statement attributed to the Kern County Sheriff 's Office, Mario Izrael Leon, 21, and Giordan Crompton, 19, were arrested Friday, Nov. 6, at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of State University Drive in Sacramento.
Halloween Party Shooting Under Investigation
The shooting occurred during a Halloween party in the 4000 block of Rosedale Highway on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Investigators have not provided additional details in the supplied statement about the victims, the circumstances leading to the shooting or the number of people injured.
Following the incident, authorities reportedly received photographs and videos from community members that assisted the ongoing investigation.
Murder and Attempted Murder Charges
Leon was arrested on suspicion of several offenses, including murder, two counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault with a firearm.
He also faces two robbery counts, a charge involving possession of ammunition and a firearm by a felon, and alleged participation in a criminal street gang.
Crompton was arrested on two robbery counts and alleged participation in a criminal street gang.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
Both Suspects Await Extradition
Authorities reported that both men were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail following their arrests.
They were awaiting extradition to Kern County, where the investigation originated.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office thanked community members who submitted photographs and videos related to the November 1 shooting.
Investigators say the case remains ongoing.
Additional information regarding the shooting, the victims and potential court proceedings has not been released in the supplied statement.