A tense standoff unfolded Tuesday in Bakersfield, California, as a man barricaded himself inside a bank with an unknown number of hostages, police confirmed.
The incident began around 1:00pm local time
Jun 03, 2026
11:13 am
What's the storyA hostage situation is currently unfolding at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California.
The incident began around 1:00pm local time when police responded to a bomb threat.
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