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BPD releases body cam footage of officer-involved shooting in NW Bakersfield

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By: Ashley Valenzuela, 23ABC

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bakersfield PD released the following footage from an officer-involved shooting that took place in northwest Bakersfield in the 5400 block of Veneto Street on March 18, 2020.

&lt;/iframe&gt;<br/><br/>The involved officer remains on modified duty pending a determination by the Chief of Police as to the appropriateness of his actions under state law and department policy, police said in a statement.<br/><br/>Interim Chief of Police Greg Terry said, “The public has a legitimate interest in obtaining timely and accurate information about police shootings, and the Bakersfield Police Department is committed to making that information available. We will release the body worn camera footage of officers in critical incidents as soon as it is possible to do so without compromising an investigation. This is our commitment to accountability and professionalism.&quot;

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