FBI Ends Bakersfield Hostage Standoff with Suspect Shot
The FBI ended a hostage situation at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, after a suspect barricaded himself inside with several individuals and issued a bomb threat, according to KMPH. The crisis negotiations continued as authorities locked down nearby buildings to secure the area, reported ABC7 Los Angeles. The standoff lasted approximately 12 hours before concluding with an FBI officer-involved shooting that resulted in the suspect's death.
CBS News confirmed that all hostages were unharmed during the incident. Al Jazeera also reported on the FBI's operation that ended the prolonged standoff with the suspect shot and no hostages injured.
Actors
Bakersfield Police Department
Chase Bank
City of Bakersfield
Crisis Negotiation Team
SWAT
Bomb squad
Federal partners
Locations
Chase Bank, 17th Street and Chester
