Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Bakersfield Police suicide confirmation
2. Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy suicide investigation
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the Kern County Sheriff’s Senior Deputy found dead on 7th Standard Road as Benjamin Alan Michael Harmonson, 36, of Bakersfield. Harmonson was discovered with a gunshot wound near his department-issued vehicle and the case has been passed to the Bakersfield Police Department for investigation. Harmonson, who joined the Kern County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was promoted to Senior Deputy in 2022, was named Deputy of the Year for the Rosamond Substation in 2013. Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services expressed their condolences to Harmonson’s family and the community. If you need emergency assistance, call 911, and for behavioral health crises, dial 9-8-8 or the crisis hotline at 1-(800)-991-5272. Contact the department at 327-7111 with any information.
Tragic Loss of Kern County Sheriff’s Senior Deputy
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Kern County Coroner’s Office has released the name and cause of death of the Kern County Sheriff’s Senior Deputy found dead on 7th Standard Road in Shafter, California. The Senior Deputy has been identified as Benjamin Alan Michael Harmonson, a 36-year-old resident of Bakersfield.
Details of the Incident
KCSO discovered Harmonson with a gunshot wound just outside his department-issued vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. The investigation into his tragic death has since been handed over to the Bakersfield Police Department for further review.
A Dedicated Officer
Harmonson had been a member of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office since July of 2008 and was recently promoted to the rank of Senior Deputy in November of 2022. His commitment to serving the community was recognized when he was named Deputy of the Year for the Rosamond Substation in 2013.
Support from Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Following the devastating news of Harmonson’s passing, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services expressed their deepest condolences to his family, colleagues at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bakersfield community. They offer their thoughts and support during this difficult time.
How to Seek Help
If you or someone you know is in a life-threatening emergency, do not hesitate to call 911 for immediate assistance. In cases of behavioral health crises, individuals can call 9-8-8 or the crisis hotline at 1-(800)-991-5272. Mobile crisis response is also available at (661) 868-8200 for those in need of support.
Providing Information
Anyone with information related to Harmonson’s death is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111. Your cooperation could be crucial in shedding light on this tragic event and bringing closure to his loved ones.
As the community mourns the loss of a dedicated law enforcement officer, it is important to come together to support one another during this challenging time. Let us honour Benjamin Alan Michael Harmonson’s memory by continuing to uphold the values of service and dedication that he exemplified throughout his career.