Pursuit suspect dead after self-inflicted gunshot wound: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A suspect who led police on a pursuit is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot wound late Thursday night.
Police say officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Tulare Street. The driver allegedly fled and a vehicle pursuit started.
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The vehicle came to a stop in the 2500 block of Pacific Drive and the driver fled on foot, according to police.
Officers set up a perimeter around the neighborhood and received assistance from Air 1 and members of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Teams.
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The suspect was found in the rear yard of a residence in the 1400 block of Camino Primavera with a gunshot wound. Medical aid responded and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say officers did not fire their weapons at any time during the incident.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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