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Bakersfield Bank Hostage Standoff: Suspect Claims Bomb

6/3/2026

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A suspect who claimed a bomb was strapped to his torso took hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, releasing one hostage while the others remained unharmed.
City Hall North, City Hall South, the Development Services Building and police headquarters were locked down as a precaution.
Police evacuated buildings, closed streets bounded by 18th Street, Truxtun Avenue, Chester Avenue and H Street, and kept negotiators in contact with the suspect.

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Story summary

A suspect who claimed a bomb was strapped to his torso took hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, releasing one hostage while the others remained unharmed.
City Hall North, City Hall South, the Development Services Building and police headquarters were locked down as a precaution.
Police evacuated buildings, closed streets bounded by 18th Street, Truxtun Avenue, Chester Avenue and H Street, and kept negotiators in contact with the suspect.