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BPD investigating possible road rage shooting in Southwest Bakersfield

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a possible road rage shooting in Southwest Bakersfield Sunday afternoon.

According to BPD, a motorist in one vehicle shot at a motorist in another vehicle near Panama Lane and Wible Road at about 3:08 p.m.

The victim was shot multiple times and sustained moderate to major injuries and was transported to Kern Medical where is expected to survive, BPD confirmed.

BPD describe the suspect in a press release as a "light skinned male in his 20’s, shaved head, occupying a green or dark colored vehicle."

Authorities have reopened roads in the area.

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