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Home My WebLink About13_01_07 UPDATE OIS 13-7 13-17 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Michaela A. Beard Public Information Office 661-326-3803 mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release January 7, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department is continuing to investigate the officer involved shooting, which occurred at 720 Terrace Way on January 1, 2013. Officers Isaac Aleman and Seann Woessner were the two Bakersfield Police Officers involved in the shooting. Officer Woessner has served as a police officer for six years. Officer Aleman is a five year veteran of the Bakersfield Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. Previous Release January 1, 2013 On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department Communications Center started receiving calls of shots fired at 720 Terrace Way. Bakersfield Police Officers arrived on scene and canvassed the area for any subjects. As the officers were walking through the complex, they heard shots being fired. Officers then observed an adult male holding a rifle. Officers identified themselves as police officers and ordered the suspect to drop the rifle. The suspect refused and fled from them. A foot pursuit ensued, during which an officer involved shooting occurred. The suspect was struck and taken to a local hospital with major injuries. The suspect is currently in critical condition. A rifle was recovered. There were no police officers injured during the incident. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department 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.