The suspect responsible for holding hostages inside a bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, was shot and killed by the FBI on Wednesday.
The suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting involving FBI personnel, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
The standoff began Tuesday afternoon when a man barricaded himself inside a JPMorgan Chase Bank location in Bakersfield, reportedly with a bomb strapped to his body. It is unclear how many hostages were held inside the bank, but two were released late Tuesday evening.
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!