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Teenager shot in Southwest Bakersfield

Bakersfield Police officers say a 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in Southwest Bakersfield Saturday.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — According to the Bakersfield Police Department, a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot early Saturday afternoon.

Police say they found the teen while responding to reports of a shooting near McDonald Way and Belle Terrace just after 2 p.m. on Dec. 3.

The teen, who has not been identified by law enforcement, was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call BPD at 327-7111.



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