Man found dead in vehicle near Wasco identified, trauma signs prompt homicide probe

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man found dead inside a vehicle near Wasco with “signs of trauma” has been identified as Brandon Christian Cisneros, 22, of Wasco by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. The discovery was made Tuesday morning, southwest of Wasco.

Deputies found Cisneros unresponsive at around 9 a.m. in the area of Dresser Avenue and Western Avenue. The time of his death remains unknown, and an autopsy is scheduled to provide further details.

Following the incident, the California Highway Patrol in Buttonwillow temporarily closed nearby roads.

KCSO’s homicide detectives are actively investigating the case. Officials stated that no suspects have been identified or arrested at this time…

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