Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting in California city | News

Hill was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman, Arizona, where he awaits extradition to Kern County.

After the investigation, Hill was identified as a suspect in the May 29 shooting.

According to a statement from the California City Police Department, officers were called around 12:30 p.m. on May 29 to a report of shots fired, in which a person may have been shot at the fast food restaurant.

At the scene, officers found a man, later identified as Maurice Bailey, 48, on the floor of the restaurant, bleeding from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Officers began rescue efforts until the California City Fire Department and Hall Ambulance paramedics responded.

Bailey was eventually taken to Antelope Valley Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries, police officials said.

After securing evidence, including video footage and witness statements, officers identified the shooting suspect, Hill, and obtained an arrest warrant.

At this point, Hill was believed to be armed and dangerous and was attempting to flee the area.