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Shooting on Knotts Street in East Bakersfield leaves one dead, one hospitalized

Heavy police presence blocks Knotts Street
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Two men were shot in East Bakersfield, leaving one dead and another in the hospital Monday morning, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

Homicide detectives responded to Knotts Street near N Baker Street in East Bakersfield around 10:15 a.m.

Both men were taken to the hospital, where one died.

The investigation was focused west of North Baker Street, where a portion of the road was closed to traffic. The California Highway Patrol was assisting with the response.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been named at this time.

If you have infromation regarding the shooting, call the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110 or the Secret Witness line at 661-322-4040.

This story will be updated as more details become available.

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