Oildale Shooting Arrest: Steven Quick, 27, Taken Into Custody in Death of Jason Hall.

Oildale Shooting Arrest, Steven Quick, 27, Taken Into Custody in Death of Jason Hall.

OILDALE, Calif. — Steven Quick, 27, has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Jason Hall outside the Longbranch Saloon on North Chester Avenue, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office continued its investigation into the deadly incident that occurred just after midnight on Saturday. Deputies had been searching for Quick after Hall was found with fatal gunshot wounds near the entrance of the popular local saloon. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene, and the shooting prompted a swift response from law enforcement as they pursued leads and reviewed surveillance footage.

Details surrounding Quick’s arrest — including where and how he was taken into custody — have not yet been released by officials. However, authorities say the investigation is ongoing as detectives work to piece together the events that led to the confrontation outside the establishment.

The community has been shaken by the violence, with friends remembering Hall as a well‑known figure in the Oildale area. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released a full statement on potential charges that Quick may face, but the arrest marks a significant development in the case.

As the investigation continues, deputies are encouraging anyone with information about the shooting or Quick’s actions leading up to the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Sheriff’s Office as authorities aim to ensure a thorough review of the circumstances that ended in a life being lost outside one of Oildale’s neighborhood bars.