HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_09_22_09_Wanted_Kristopher Fanning
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE William Rector, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release September 22, 2009 Bakersfield Police have identified and are searching for the third suspect involved
in the robbery attempt and attempted murder of Officer Isaac Aleman on 9/21/09 at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road. Kristopher Brian Fanning is wanted for attempted murder on a police
officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang. The sixteen and seventeen year old juveniles previously arrested
for the conspiracy, attempted robbery and attempted murder will also be charged with the aggravated assault and participation in a criminal street gang. Fanning is described as a Black
male, 16 years old, 5’10” tall, 150 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. He is suspected to be be armed and is considered to be dangerous. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts
of Fanning is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111or 911. See attached photo…
Original 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. ####