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Bakersfield Police responding to a major injury shooting in east Bakersfield

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UPDATE (Oct. 18 5:37 p.m.) Bakersfield Police said a man was found outside a home in east Bakersfield suffering from multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon.

BPD said they received a call around 4:30 p.m. of a shooting near the 800 block on Monterey Street. When officers arrived, an adult male was found in an alley outside of a home suffering from moderate to major gunshot injuries. 

Officers did not give any information on where he was shot, but said he was conscious when he was taken to a nearby hospital.

The man's current status is unknown.

Police said there is no current information if the shooting was gang related or a domestic issue. 

BPD said the victim's condition - if it downgrades or worsen - will determine how long they are on scene at Monterey near Beale.

Officials said no suspect has been arrested. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7211.

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Bakersfield Police is responding to a major injury shooting in east Bakersfield.

The shooting was reported on the 800 block of Monterey Street.

Crime scene tape has gone up near Beale Avenue and Kentucky Street and the area has been shut down.

No other information was immediately available. 

23ABC has a crew enroute and will have updates as we learn them. 

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