Suspect opens fire on group gathered for a vigil in Bakersfield

Officials: No one was hurt

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Posted: 01/23/2013
Last Updated: 116 days ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield police are looking for answers after someone opened fire at a candlelight vigil and sent people running for their lives Sunday night.

On Jan. 22, at about 6:30 p.m., officials said a suspect opened gunfire on a community that was holding a vigil for a loved one.

Relatives and loved ones were gathered when they noticed a car driving slowly past.  BPD says someone then shot at a vehicle and everyone scattered to avoid the gunfire.

One witness who did not want to be identified for safety reasons said he is in disbelief that anyone could do such a thing.

Officials said no one was hurt.

Anyone with information is urged to call the BPD.

Copyright 2013 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


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