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 Bakersfield, CA
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Joined July 2014
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We are on scene of an officer-involved shooting near Monitor St. and Pacheco Rd. An active search is underway. Please avoid the area. Further updates to follow.
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UPDATE: Suspect in custody. A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with last night’s shooting. Our hearts are with the family of the 17-year-old who lost his life, & all those impacted by this tragedy. We have a strong community. That strength will carry us forward
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We are at Independence High School for a shooting investigation. There is no active shooter, but we ask that the community stay out of the area while officers conduct an investigation. More information to follow.
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Media staging will be outside of main gates of the Independence High School football field.
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Our preliminary investigation indicates the incident began as a fight between a group of individuals and resulted in the shooting. We understand an incident like this can be concerning for community but we have no information to suggest there is an ongoing threat to the public.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT🚨: Officers are currently responding to a barricaded subject in the 900 block of Mohawk Street. There are no street closures at this time; however, please stay clear of the area while our officers work to safely resolve the incident. Updates to follow.
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UPDATE: The suspect has surrendered without incident and is now in custody. The area is now clear. There are no ongoing threats to the surrounding community.
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Traffic Alert: Due to a traffic collision at 24th Street and Oak Street, the westbound lanes of 24th Street will be closed for several hours this morning. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. Drive safely and allow extra time for your commute.
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Update: The westbound lanes of 24th Street at Oak Street are now open and the roadway is clear. Thank you for your patience this morning.
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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE🚨: Chester Avenue Bridge
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UPDATE🚨: The highlighted areas on the map will continue to be closed throughout the weekend.
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The 99 N at the 58 interchange is closed as well as the Ming Avenue entrance to the 99 N due to a major traffic accident. Expect delays in the area and use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
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Update: Lanes of traffic in the area are reopened.
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Traffic Alert: Avoid the area of the intersection of White Lane and Stine Road due to lane closures as part of an investigation.
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Update: The intersection of White Lane and Stine Road is cleared and all lanes are open for travel.
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Road closures on Coffee Rd. between Stockdale Hwy and Truxtun Ave. due to a gas leak in the area. Please use alternative routes.
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UPDATE: All roadways have reopened. The gas leak has been resolved, and the area is now safe for normal traffic.
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Heavy police presence in the area of 4700 block of Country Place Lane. Please stay out of the area and expect traffic delays. Updates to follow.
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UPDATE: An arrest has been made during a SWAT callout. Please continue to stay clear of the area.
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UPDATE: The scene has been cleared and the suspect has been taken into custody. The SWAT callout has concluded. There is not threat to the public.
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