Drug deal is what led to deadly shooting in Bakersfield where 3 were shot
Feb 26, 2026
A drug deal led to a deadly shooting in Bakersfield on February 18th, leaving one man dead and two others injured, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.The shooting took place on the 6300 block of Chester W. Nimitz Str
eet, where BPD says the drug deal was taking place. A man found at that scene was pronounced dead. The other two shooting victims survived.Officers located a second victim on Hosking Avenue and a third outside of Golden Valley High School. BPD says all three people were connected to the shooting.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111.WATCH OUR COVERAGE OF THE SHOOTING BELOW: One dead, others injured in shooting that involved multiple areas in BakersfieldThis story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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