UPDATE 12/1 4:30PM:
Per our crews at the scene, Highway 99 is back open after being closed due to shooting investigation.
UPDATE 12/1 10:00AM:
The suspect in the officer-involved shooting has died according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting took place after CHP used road spikes after a high speed chase. KCSO says the suspect shot at CHP officers who then fired back. CHP officers administered medical aid at scene. Around 5:50 am, the suspect was pronounced dead.
No officers were injured in the incident.
ORIGINAL STORY:
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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