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Man shot while in vehicle in central Bakersfield

Man shot while in vehicle in Central Bakersfield
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A man was shot multiple times while driving northbound on S. King Street on Saturday night, police say.

The victim, who was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, was also transporting an adult woman and a female juvenile. Neither were hurt.

Witnesses tell police that another vehicle pulled alongside the victim's vehicle when an unknown suspect in the other car began shooting, striking the victim.

Officers found the victim parked in the Foodmaxx parking lot at 1115 Union; the vehicle had bullet holes in the exterior and interior.

The suspect vehicle has been described as a "silver 2000's possible Ford Crown Victoria or Lincoln Towncar with stock rims."

Anyone with information is urged to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.

 

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