FBI kills man suspected of holding hostages in California

 Bakersfield Police Department confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that the man, who was suspected of holding hostages inside a building in California, was shot and killed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel.

"All hostages were located unharmed and received medical evaluation and treatment at the scene," the police department detailed, adding that its own personnel were "not involved in the use of force."

The investigation is still ongoing, with "significant law enforcement presence to remain in the area for the next several hours," with traffic closed, the police mentioned. The standoff started a day earlier and lasted over 12 hours, with officers being called over an alleged bomb threat at the Chase Bank building. During the negotiations phase, two hostages were released.

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