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A Man Holding Hostages in a California Building Has Been Shot and Killed by the FBI, Bakersfield Police Say

Jun 3, 2026·1 min read

BAKERSFIELD, Cali. (AP) — A man holding hostages inside a building in Southern California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said Wednesday.

The suspect was killed in “an officer-involved shooting involving Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel,” the Bakersfield Police Department said in a statement.

The standoff in downtown Bakersfield began Tuesday afternoon when officers responded to a call of a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building.

Bakersfield Police said the man barricaded himself inside with several people. Two were released Tuesday after negotiations with authorities.

Nearby buildings, including City Hall and the police headquarters, were evacuated and some roads were temporarily closed during the hostage situation.