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Man arrrested in East Bakersfield with a shotgun

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A man found with a gun in East Bakersfield has been arrested.

Police say they found 18-year-old Juan Diaz riding his bicycle on South Robinson Street around 11:15 p.m. Monday night.

During a search, they found a short barreled shotgun concealed in his clothing.

Diaz was arrested for both gun and gang related charges.

Bakersfield, CA

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