Man takes hostages and threatens to bomb a bank in California
A man took hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, threatening to use a bomb. Negotiators managed to release two hostages, while the situation remained active with the FBI involved. Mayor Karen Goh urged the public to avoid the area to assist law enforcement efforts.
- ▪A man barricaded himself in a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield with hostages.
- ▪Two hostages were released after negotiators communicated with the suspect.
- ▪The FBI took over SWAT operations during the standoff.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Officials give update on end of California hostage situation — CBS News — Top
- ▪ FBI agents fatally shoot man holding hostages in California building, police say — Euronews
- ▪ FBI kill man holding hostages in California — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Suspect holding hostages at California bank killed by FBI — Washington Examiner
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/man-takes-hostages-and-threatens-to-bomb-a-bank-in-california |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0800 |
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Man takes hostages and threatens to bomb a bank in CaliforniaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxTwo people were released after negotiators communicated with the hostage-taker by phone, police said.PHOTO: BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT/XFrancesca RegaladoPublished Jun 03, 2026, 09:25 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 09:25 PMThe authorities in California were attempting early on June 3 to free people being held hostage at a bank branch in the city of Bakersfield by a man they believe could be armed with a bomb.The Bakersfield police department said in a statement that it had received a call around 1pm on June 2 about a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in the city’s downtown.
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