FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say
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Key Points:
- A man holding hostages in a Bakersfield, California office building for over 15 hours was shot and killed by FBI agents early Wednesday, with all hostages found unharmed.
- The standoff began Tuesday afternoon after a bomb threat call at a Chase Bank building, where the suspect barricaded himself with several people inside.
- Police negotiators communicated with the suspect by phone, leading to the release of two hostages Tuesday night, while nearby buildings were evacuated and roads closed.
- The FBI ended the standoff around 4:20 a.m. in an officer-involved shooting, and law enforcement maintained a large presence throughout the incident to ensure public safety.
- Witnesses livestreamed the event, capturing moments inside the building during the tense negotiations.