BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An 18-year-old man was hospitalized and later arrested on multiple charges after a deputy-involved shooting during a traffic stop in northwest Bakersfield early Friday.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on October 9, 2026, at around 1:10 a.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by 18-year-old Logan Reyes.
KCSO said Reyes stopped his vehicle in the 5400 block of Pembroke Avenue, then got out of the vehicle and ran off.
According to KCSO, a deputy-involved shooting happened.
Reyes was treated for injuries on scene and was taken to a hospital.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized and later arrested on multiple charges after a deputy-involved shooting during a traffic stop in northwest Bakersfield early Friday. PHOTO: KNN.NEWS
KCSO said after his release from the hospital, he was arrested and booked for evading, resisting arrest, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, firearm-related charges, and possession of a controlled substance while armed.
No deputies or additional civilians were hurt in the deputy-involved shooting.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized and later arrested on multiple charges after a deputy-involved shooting during a traffic stop in northwest Bakersfield early Friday. PHOTO: KNN.NEWS
KCSO homicide detectives responded to the scene to assume the investigation.
KCSO said detectives investigate any use of deadly force by any member of the department. Investigations are submitted to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for criminal review.
KCSO said further information and a video presentation will be released at the end of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661)861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.