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FBI Fatally Shoots Hostage-Taker in Downtown Bakersfield

03 June 2026 10:40

The FBI fatally shot a hostage-taker in downtown Bakersfield, Kern County, on June 3, 2026. - The suspect held 10 hostages.

- All hostages were rescued unharmed. - The suspect was killed by FBI agents.

- The downtown area was temporarily closed. Authorities are investigating the incident, and no further threats are reported.

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