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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE William Rector, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________C ontact: Detective Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release September 21, 2009 On 9/20/09, at 11:58 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received a report of
two suspicious men wearing hooded sweatshirts with the hoods pulled over their heads at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road. Partnered Officers Isaac Aleman and Aaron Stringer arrived within
one minute of the call and parked west of the store. The officers proceeded on foot and Officer Aleman went toward the rear of the store while Officer Stringer stayed near the front.
When Officer Aleman reached the area behind the 7-11 Store he encountered three suspects in the south alley. Officer Stringer heard his partner yell “Stop” and then heard gunfire. When
Officer Stringer ran to the rear of the store he observed Officer Aleman draw his firearm and shoot at one of the three suspects. This suspect, a 17 year old male, was armed with a handgun
and had already shot Officer Aleman, who was struck in the left upper thigh. Both officers fired back at the 17 year old suspect striking him multiple times, causing him to go to the
ground. He was taken into custody by Officer Stringer and additional officers who arrived on scene a short time later. The handgun the suspect fired was recovered. A second suspect,
a 16 year old male who was also in the alley, was armed with a pellet gun, however, he surrendered immediately by laying prone on the ground. Officer Stringer observed a third suspect
running east in the south alley toward Edmonton Street and that suspect has not yet been located. Officer Aleman was transported to a local hospital where he is in fair condition. Officer
Stringer was not injured.
The 17 year old suspect was also transported to a local hospital and is also in fair condition. The 16 year old suspect was placed into Juvenile Hall. The third suspect is still outstanding.
He is described as a Black male, 5’10”, 200 pounds, having a mustache and wearing red shorts. Investigation revealed the suspects were intending to rob the 7-11 Store. The two juvenile
suspects were arrested for conspiracy, attempted robbery and attempted murder of a police officer. Both officers have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the officer
involved shooting investigation and review.