US, Bakersfield: Bakersfield Officer-Involved Shooting on Pembroke Ave.

Bakersfield, United States - October 09, 2026 10/09/2026 01:13 am GMT-0700 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting this morning in the 5400 block of Pembroke Avenue was taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries. Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) gang units were reportedly following the suspect for unknown reasons when the individual pulled into a driveway. After officers ran the suspect’s vehicle plates, they were involved in a shooting. Authorities arrived swiftly, with multiple KCSO units blocking off surrounding streets. A helicopter was also deployed to assist. According to initial unconfirmed information gathered at the scene, the suspect allegedly tossed a firearm over a fence. Multiple family members were inside the home where the incident took place, and officers needed to clear the residence for safety. Detectives later arrived on the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Kern County Sheriff’s Office are handling the investigation.