Bakersfield, California

An FBI operation ended a 15-hour standoff at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, resulting in the suspect's death and all hostages being freed. The incident was reported by Jonathan Vigliotti.

The FBI shot and killed a suspect during a hostage situation at a bank in Bakersfield, California. All hostages were reported safe, according to police.

The FBI shot and killed a bomb-carrying man inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, resolving a hostage situation that had begun the previous day. All hostages were safely freed during the incident.

A man barricaded himself in a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, with community members, leading to a hostage standoff that entered its second day without resolution. The Bakersfield Police Department reported a bomb threat investigation that revealed the incident, and the FBI Sacramento is assisting. A second hostage was released after negotiations.

A hostage situation is occurring inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, with the suspect believed to be armed with an explosive. NBC’s Steve Patterson is reporting for TODAY.

Two hostages were released after a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. A man barricaded himself inside the bank, prompting police response.

Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California. Police report a man barricaded himself inside with several hostages.

A suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, according to police. Authorities are responding to a reported bomb threat at the location.