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BPD investigating body found in Southeast Bakersfield

Shooting near Valley Plaza Mall Friday night
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BAKERSFIELD, CALIF (KERO) — There was a heavy police presence in South Bakersfield Friday night.

According to Bakersfield Police, a man was found dead near the intersection of Wilson and Wible road just south of the Valley Plaza Mall.

BPD says they found the man just before 10:30 p.m and that his death likely resulted from an assault with a deadly weapon.

This investigation is still ongoing.



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