BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man died of his injuries following an altercation with another person in a Valley Plaza Mall parking lot Friday night in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield police were called to a Target store at 2901 Ming Ave. on Friday at around 8:20 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. A man with severe wounds was found inside the store, police said.
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will identify the victim at a later time.
In a statement, investigators said they located a knife that may have been used in the incident and detained a possible suspect.
Police said the incident started between the victim and the suspect in the parking lot and went into the Target store where the victim was wounded.
Investigators are asking anyone with information, witnesses or video footage to contact the department at 661-327-7111.
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