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Suspect Killed After Taking 10 Hostages in Bakersfield Standoff, Police Say

03 June 2026 14:40

A suspect who took 10 people hostage in a Bakersfield office building was shot and killed by the FBI after a 15-hour standoff. - The incident occurred on June 2, 2026, in the 1800 block of 24th Street.

- All 10 hostages were rescued unharmed. - The suspect was fatally shot by FBI tactical team members.

- The Kern County District Attorney's Office will review the shooting. The motive remains under investigation, and authorities have not released the suspect's identity.

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