Suspect barricaded with hostages in Southern California bank, officials say
A suspect has barricaded himself with hostages inside a Chase bank in Bakersfield, California. Authorities are negotiating for the safe release of the hostages, with one already freed. The situation is ongoing, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
- ▪The standoff began around 1 p.m. local time due to a reported bomb threat.
- ▪Bakersfield police confirmed that one hostage has been released safely.
- ▪SWAT teams and hostage negotiators are on the scene to resolve the situation.
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U.S. Suspect barricaded with hostages in Southern California bank, officials say By Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos News Editor Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast. Read Full Bio Faris Tanyos Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Authorities were engaged in an hourslong hostage standoff Tuesday with a suspect who was barricaded inside a bank in the Southern California city of Bakersfield. The suspect had agreed to release one of the hostages, authorities said. Bakersfield police said the incident unfolded at about 1 p.m.
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