On June 2, 2026, a man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, with an unknown number of people inside. Police reported that the man had a bomb strapped to his body. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the downtown area during the incident.
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Bakersfield Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Bank
A man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, on June 2, 2026, with a bomb reportedly strapped to his body. Police have advised the public to avoid the downtown area as they respond to the situation.
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