Two people found shot in southeast Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people were injured after a shooting in southeast Bakersfield Wednesday morning.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on February 18, 2026, at around 11:11 a.m., officers received a call for service in the area of Frank J. Fletcher Street and William F. Halsey Avenue, reporting a possible gunshot victim.

When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from major injuries.

Police said another person was found with moderate injuries.

The incident happened less than 10 minutes before officers were called to a person with injuries from a shooting at Golden Valley High School.

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Police said the two incidents may be related, but cannot confirm.

There is no suspect information at this time, and no one is in custody.

The investigation is ongoing.