Bakersfield hostage standoff: FBI shoots suspect dead after 12 hours

New DelhiUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 08:58 PM IST FBI agents respond after a man barricaded himself inside a building with hostage in Bakersfield, Calif. (AP Photo)A man, who held hostages in a building in Bakersfield, California that houses a bank branch and school district office, has been shot dead by FBI on Wednesday. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the suspect was killed in “an officer-involved shooting involving Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel,” AP reported. Police said the standoff with the suspect ended after 12 hours when officials were called in. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram Tags: FBI US news