šØ FBI KILLS HOSTAGE SUSPECT AFTER 15-HOUR STANDOFF IN CALIFORNIA šØ A tense overnight hostage situation ended early Wednesday when FBI agents shot and killed a suspect who had barricaded himself inside a downtown Bakersfield office building. ā ļø Police say the incident began with reports of a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon. The suspect allegedly held multiple people hostage inside a building that houses a Chase Bank branch. š Two hostages were released during negotiations. š The standoff lasted more than 15 hours. š The suspect was killed around 4:20 a.m. š All hostages survived and received medical treatment. The FBI eventually took over tactical operations as negotiators worked through the night to end the crisis. #BreakingNews #California #HostageSituation #FBI #CrimeNews #Bakersfield Source: New York Times / Bakersfield Police Department