Police car at night. (Daniel Tadevosyan / Shutterstock)
The city of Bakersfield, California, was rocked on Tuesday as a man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his chest took a hostage at a Chase Bank in the city's downtown area.
According to CBS News, police have secured lockdowns of the surrounding area and have been negotiating with the suspect. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have also responded to the scene.
Police did not disclose how many people were in the bank, though they confirmed at least one hostage was being held.
Meanwhile, according to Patch News, a JPMorgan Chase spokesperson assured locals that their "focus is on the safety of everyone involved" as they coordinate with law enforcement.
This is a developing story.
