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Easter Bunny Aids Victim in Bakersfield Shooting Incident

4/8/2026

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On April 4, 2026, a shooting in a Bakersfield neighborhood prompted a police response around 4:48 p.m., where officers found two armed individuals—a man and a boy—with minor injuries.
The woman in the Easter Bunny costume, Sara, assisted the victim by applying pressure to the wound and providing water until emergency responders arrived.
The two armed individuals are expected to face charges related to assault and firearms.

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Story summary

On April 4, 2026, a shooting in a Bakersfield neighborhood prompted a police response around 4:48 p.m., where officers found two armed individuals—a man and a boy—with minor injuries.
The woman in the Easter Bunny costume, Sara, assisted the victim by applying pressure to the wound and providing water until emergency responders arrived.
The two armed individuals are expected to face charges related to assault and firearms.