Police locked in negotiations with man in Bakersfield holding hostages
Police are currently negotiating with a man who has taken hostages inside a building in Bakersfield, California. The situation began with a bomb threat call, leading to a significant police presence and the evacuation of nearby buildings. Authorities are working to resolve the situation safely, with some hostages already released and in good health.
- ▪A man has barricaded himself inside a building housing a Chase bank and school district office in Bakersfield.
- ▪Police have established a perimeter and evacuated nearby buildings, including city hall.
- ▪Two hostages have been released, and the remaining hostages are reported to be in good health.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPolice locked in negotiations with man in Bakersfield holding hostagesOfficials say police are locked in negotiations with a man holding hostages inside a building that houses a Chase bank branch and school district office in the Southern California city of BakersfieldByHALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press and JULIE WATSON Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 6:49 PM0:59FBI agents respond after a man barricaded himself inside a building with hostages Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Bakersfield, Calif.
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