Police say man barricaded himself inside bank with others in California city of Bakersfield
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Several buildings in downtown Bakersfield, California, are on lockdown following an active bomb threat and hostage situation at the Chase Bank Building near Chester and 17th Street.
- An unidentified man entered the bank around 1 p.m. and is currently barricaded inside with an unknown number of hostages; one hostage has been released, and negotiations are ongoing.
- Bakersfield City Hall and Police Headquarters are also on lockdown as a precaution, with assistance from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
- California U.S. District 22 candidate Dr. Jasmeet Bains canceled her election night event due to the ongoing situation.