This June 3, the United States authorities They reported a hostage situation at a California bank and about how the suspect was shot dead by FBI agents.
A statement from the Bakersfield Police, published this Wednesday, indicates that the confrontation between the authorities and the suspect began on June 2 and lasted several hours.
Authorities received a call around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday about a bomb threat at a bank. Chase from the city of Bakersfield, located in central California.
Upon arrival, the Police detailed that the suspect tried to barricade himself inside the bank with several people inside. As they indicate, Two individuals were released after authorities negotiated with the man.
Finally, the man was shot dead by police officers, and the approximately ten people detained They were released without reports of injuries or deaths.
Some local media, such as Univisión, indicate that the incident lasted approximately 15 hours and that in the surroundings of the bank There were more than 150 police officers.
In addition to law enforcement, members of the police force were also present near the bank. Crisis Negotiations Team, who maintained telephone contact with the suspect.
Finally, the Bakersfield Police Department indicated in X who did not participate in the use of force to neutralize the man.
As a result of this event, the buildings near the bank were evacuated, while the authorities continue with the investigations to clarify what happened.