Bakersfield, California bank hostage standoff enters second day without resolution
A hostage standoff at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, has entered its second day without resolution. The situation began with a bomb threat and has involved negotiations for the release of hostages. As of Wednesday morning, one hostage has been released, but the standoff continues with police and FBI involvement.
- ▪The Bakersfield Police Department received a call about a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building.
- ▪An adult male has barricaded himself inside the bank with several community members.
- ▪Negotiators have successfully released a second hostage during the ongoing standoff.
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U.S. Bakersfield, California bank hostage standoff enters second day without resolution By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published June 3, 2026 7:54am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Bakersfield Police Department in California announced on Tuesday that a man had barricaded himself in a Chase Bank Building with some community members, and as of Wednesday morning the department has not yet announced a resolution to the hostage standoff.
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