Police have released a photo of the weapon involved in Monday night’s officer-involved shooting in East Bakersfield.
The .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle was in possession of 29-year-old Jose Vaca when he was shot.
He will be booked in the Kern County Jail on charges of illegal firearm possession and gang participation.
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