Bakersfield man shot in thigh during drive-by
Officials have made no arrests
Posted: 02/13/2013
Last Updated:
95 days ago
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -
A man is recovering from a gunshot wound after a drive-by occurred in East Bakersfield last night.
On Feb. 12, at about 7:00 p.m., deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Office Metropolitan Patrol Division went to Jeffrey Street regarding a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Deputies said they found a young man suffering from a single gunshot wound to his left thigh.
The victim said the suspect shot him from a passing grey vehicle, that fled northbound.
The victim was unable to provide any further suspect description, according to police.
Officials said the victim was taken to a local hospital, where he received medical attention.
Authorities said no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
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