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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 24, 2009 Bakersfield Police have identified and arrested a fourth 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. Geneva Fanning 18 was identified as the driver of the vehicle utilized in the robbery
attempt of the 7-11 Store which resulted in the shooting of Officer Aleman. Fanning was arrested today at 3:00 p.m., in the 500 block of Isla Bonita Street for attempted murder on a
police officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang. Prior Release September 23, 2009 On 9/22/09, at 6:30
p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit located Kristopher Fanning at an apartment in the 1800 block of Hasti Acres Drive. Fanning was arrested for attempted
murder on a police officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. Also arrested was Archie Weir 27, and Dereall
Watson 29, for harboring a felon, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. In addition to the aforementioned charges, Weir was arrested for violation of parole and parolee
in possession of ammunition.
Prior 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 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. 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.