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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_09_16 Officer Involved Shooting 5101 California Avenue 191272 13-159967 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Michaela Sims Public Information Office 661-326-3803 msims@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release September 16, 2013 Today, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Bakersfield Police Officers attempted to make a vehicle stop in the east parking lot at the Four Points Sheraton, located at 5101 California Avenue. Shortly after, an officer involved shooting ensued between the occupants of the suspect vehicle and several officers. Both occupants of the suspect vehicle were struck and pronounced deceased at the scene. There are no outstanding suspects. Two officers were injured during the incident. One officer sustained a moderate gunshot wound to his head. The injury does not appear to be life threatening at this time. Another officer sustained a minor injury unrelated to the gunfire. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Bakersfield Police at (661) 327-7111. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at https://www.tipsubmit.com.