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Highway 99 closed after high-speed chase ends in officer-involved shooting

CHP says southbound lanes south of Highway 223 remain closed with no reopening estimate
CHP redirects traffic on Highway 99 after officer-involved shooting. Image courtesy from CalTrans camera.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Southbound Highway 99 south of Highway 223 remains closed following a high-speed chase that ended in an officer-involved shooting this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP Bakersfield Public Information Officer Jorge Toro confirmed the incident resulted in the freeway closure with no estimated time for reopening.

Traffic is currently being redirected around the area. CHP advises drivers to find alternate routes.

No additional details about the chase or shooting have been released at this time.

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