Bomb threat standoff at Bakersfield Chase Bank continues as negotiators work to release hostages
A man allegedly made bomb threats at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, barricading himself inside with people as negotiators worked.
TL;DR
- A man made bomb threats at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday.
- The suspect barricaded himself inside the bank with an unknown number of people.
- Bakersfield Police, SWAT, bomb squad, K-9 teams, negotiators, and drone operators responded to the scene.
- The FBI confirmed it was aware of the situation and sending assistance, with federal jurisdiction automatically triggered.
- One person was released safely before 5 p.m. following negotiations.
- Several city buildings were placed on lockdown as a precaution.