BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 A man is in critical but stable condition after an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning in Bakersfield.<\/p>\n
According to Bakersfield Police, a two-officer patrol unit stopped a vehicle in the area of Mohawk Street at Sienna Lane just after 2 a.m.<\/p>\n
The vehicle turned and stopped at Latina Drive and Pisa Way, when a person stepped out of the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.<\/p>\n
BPD says one of the officers caught up to the suspect and a struggle took place.<\/p>\n
According to BPD, the suspect pointed a handgun at the officer, and the officer fired his weapon at the suspect, incapacitating him.<\/p>\n
The suspect was then taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.<\/p>\n
If you have information, call BPD at 327-7111.<\/p>\n
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