Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVia AP news wireWednesday 03 June 2026 03:03 BSTBakersfield Hostage Situation at Bank with Explosive DeviceA man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday afternoon, following a reported bomb threat.The suspect was holding an unknown number of "community members" inside the bank, with one person released so far.No injuries have been reported, and nearby buildings, including city hall and police headquarters, were placed on lockdown.The Bakersfield Police Department's crisis negotiation team is in telephone contact with the suspect, while a large law enforcement presence, including FBI agents, has secured the area.Authorities have urged the public to avoid the downtown area due to road closures and to allow emergency services to manage the situation safely.In fullBakersfield bomb threat latest: Chase bank hostage crisis continues for hours with no suspect namedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in