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Man shot in back in Southeast Bakersfield

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The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened just after 5 PM on Saturday evening.

The shooting happened at the Camellia Garden Family Apartments in Southeast Bakersfield. Police arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back.

The victim was transported to Kern Medical Center and is expected to survive. KCSO currently does not have anyone in custody.

This story is developing, check back for updates.

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