BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — UPDATE 8/24: 8:00 AM
The 17-year-old shot and killed outside a Friday night football game at Independence High School has officially been identified as Levi Jermaine Carter Brown, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
UPDATE 8/22: 11:50 AM
Bakersfield Police have confirmed that a 15-year-old suspect in the shooting death of a 17-year-old has been arrested Saturday morning in the 7500 block of Stockdale Highway. No other arrests have been announced and no other suspects have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE 8/21: 10:05 PM
Bakersfield Police have confirmed the 17-year-old who was shot at Independence High School has died.
The suspect in the shooting is not in custody.
Original Story
Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting at Independence High School.
BPD confirms there is no active shooter, and asks the community to avoid the area while the investigation is underway.
A heavy police presence has been seen on campus, including in the football stadium.
Independence was hosting a football game against Centennial High School Friday evening.
This is a developing story. Details will be updated as they become available.
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