Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation
A hostage situation unfolded at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, where a man barricaded himself inside with hostages. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are currently on the scene to resolve the situation safely. The suspect has made bomb threats during the incident.
- ▪A man has barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages.
- ▪Police and SWAT teams are on the scene working to resolve the situation.
- ▪The suspect has made bomb threats during the standoff.
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Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situationA man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages, making bomb threats. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are on scene working for a safe resolution.Follow us on GoogleSignage is displayed outside of a Chase Bank branch in Redondo Beach, California, on March 13, 2023.(photo credit: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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