NewsCrime

Actions

BPD: Arrest made in shooting of pregnant woman, man

Early release non-violent offender arrested
Posted

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department arrested a man, who was an early release AB 109 non-violent offender, in the shooting of a pregnant woman and another man Thursday morning at the Plaza Hotel.

Police said all victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive, including the unborn child.

BPD said the incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. at the Plaza Motel on Union Avenue. Officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds: a pregnant woman and a man.

Suell, an early release AB 109 non-violent offender, was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, gang participation, felon in possession of a firearm and other associated charges.

Anyone with information regarding this case should call BPD at 661-327-7111.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Thursday

12/25/2025

Light Rain

-° / 53°

66%

Friday

12/26/2025

Mostly Cloudy

59° / 45°

24%

Saturday

12/27/2025

Partly Cloudy

51° / 44°

16%

Sunday

12/28/2025

Partly Cloudy

53° / 39°

6%

Monday

12/29/2025

Mostly Clear

53° / 39°

5%

Tuesday

12/30/2025

Partly Cloudy

55° / 42°

5%

Wednesday

12/31/2025

Showers Late

54° / 48°

39%

Thursday

01/01/2026

Showers

56° / 50°

52%