Police locked in negotiations with man in Bakersfield holding hostages
Summary
Police in Bakersfield, California, are negotiating with a man who is holding several people hostage inside a building that contains a Chase Bank branch and a school district office. The police received a bomb threat call, evacuated nearby buildings, and have secured the area while working to safely resolve the situation.Key Facts
- The incident began around 1 p.m. local time when police responded to a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building in downtown Bakersfield.
- A man barricaded himself inside the building with multiple hostages.
- Two hostages were released during negotiations; the rest remain inside and are reported to be in good health.
- Police have evacuated nearby buildings including city hall and police headquarters for safety.
- A perimeter has been set up around the building and nearby businesses to control the situation.
- The Chase Bank branch inside the building is currently empty and the company is cooperating with authorities.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI are at the scene.
- The police urge the public to avoid the area as the situation remains active.
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