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FBI adding $5,000 to reward for information in 5-year-old's death

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The FBI has added $5,000 to the reward for any information leading to arrests in connection with the death of a 5-year-old killed in a drive-by shooting, according to Bakersfield Police.

Five-year-old Kason Guyton was shot and killed and his 7-year-old brother was hit during the shooting on California Avenue and S Street on Feb. 23. 

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No arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released. 

Bakersfield Police had previously announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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