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Man Killed by FBI After 12-Hour Hostage Standoff in Bakersfield

03 June 2026 09:20

A man was killed by the FBI after a 12-hour hostage standoff in Bakersfield, California. The hostages were found unharmed.

The incident began with a bomb threat at a Chase Bank building. - The standoff lasted about 12 hours, from Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday.

- Two hostages were released Tuesday night through negotiations. - The suspect was shot and killed by FBI personnel.

- Nearby buildings, including City Hall and police headquarters, were evacuated. The Bakersfield Police Department confirmed the hostages were safe and the suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting.

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