Hostages Freed After Over 15-Hour Siege As FBI Shoots Dead Armed Suspect In California Bank
Hostages Freed After Over 15-Hour Siege As FBI Shoots Dead Armed Suspect In California Bank Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 21:38 IST Bakersfield
Hostages Freed After Over 15-Hour Siege As FBI Shoots Dead Armed Suspect In California Bank Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 21:38 IST Bakersfield police end Chase Bank hostage standoff in California after over 15 hours, suspect killed, all hostages safe as FBI and SWAT secure downtown area. The hostages were found unharmed inside the downtown Bakersfield building that houses a bank and a school district office, the Bakersfield Police Department said. (Image: AP) After move than 15 hours since hostages were taken in a bank in California, the suspect was killed and all hostages remained unharmed, police said on Wednesday.
“The hostage situation concluded following an officer-involved shooting involving Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel," Bakersfield police said in a news release. The New York Times quoted the police saying that it had received a call around 1 pm on Tuesday about a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in the city’s downtown. A man had barricaded himself in the building with several people inside. The situation continued till Wednesday morning. “During the investigation, it was determined that an adult male subject had barricaded himself inside the building with several community members," the police said. Associated Press quoted the police saying that the hostages were found unharmed inside the downtown Bakersfield building that houses a bank and a school district office.
According to CNN, police tape was stretched across several intersections as the area around the building was cordoned off. Government buildings – including City Hall and police headquarters – were put on lockdown as a precaution. “Every single resource is at the site’s disposal," Bakersfield police Sgt. Eric Celedon said Tuesday afternoon. “SWAT team, bomb squad, gang team, gang unit, negotiators, drone team. Every single asset we have to bring this to a state of conclusion is out here right now." CNN quoted police saying that no hostages were hurt, but they were given medical attention at the scene. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: California, USA First Published: June 03, 2026, 21:38 IST News world Hostages Freed After Over 15-Hour Siege As FBI Shoots Dead Armed Suspect In California Bank Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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