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HOSTAGE SITUATION UPDATE: Two hostages have reportedly been released from the ongoing standoff at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California.

Negotiations between authorities and the suspect are continuing

The FBI remains on scene alongside local law...

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A hostage standoff at a Chase Bank building in downtown Bakersfield, California, that began on Tuesday ended Wednesday morning when the FBI fatally shot the suspect, resulting in the release of all hostages. The suspect, 41-year-old Anthony Scott Searles-Harris, was alleged by authorities to have had a violent criminal history, was a registered sex offender and had been discharged from the Army after going AWOL in 2006-07.

A hostage standoff at a Chase Bank building in downtown Bakersfield, California, that began on Tuesday ended Wednesday morning when the FBI fatally shot the suspect, resulting in the release of all hostages. The suspect, 41-year-old Anthony Scott Searles-Harris, was alleged by authorities to have had a violent criminal history, was a registered sex offender and had been discharged from the Army after going AWOL in 2006-07.

The FBI assumed control of the scene late Tuesday and its Hostage Rescue Team was present. Negotiators secured the release of a first hostage around 5 p.m. and a second around 9 p.m. local time, before ongoing negotiations reportedly faltered.

The FBI assumed control of the scene late Tuesday and its Hostage Rescue Team was present. Negotiators secured the release of a first hostage around 5 p.m. and a second around 9 p.m. local time, before ongoing negotiations reportedly faltered.

Police said that Searles-Harris appeared to have explosives strapped to his body as well as to hostages. Authorities did not confirm whether an explosive device had been verified, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Police said that Searles-Harris appeared to have explosives strapped to his body as well as to hostages. Authorities did not confirm whether an explosive device had been verified, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.

The FBI said the decision to breach came after concluding a diabetic hostage faced a "loss of life situation" if they waited longer, and after Searles-Harris's behavior led trained personnel to conclude the situation could no longer wait.

The FBI said the decision to breach came after concluding a diabetic hostage faced a "loss of life situation" if they waited longer, and after Searles-Harris's behavior led trained personnel to conclude the situation could no longer wait.

The Chase Bank building at Chester Avenue and 17th Street also houses a student services center for the Kern County superintendent of schools. A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson said the branch on the ground floor was empty.

The Chase Bank building at Chester Avenue and 17th Street also houses a student services center for the Kern County superintendent of schools. A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson said the branch on the ground floor was empty.

City Hall, police headquarters and several other government buildings were placed on lockdown as a precaution, while a large section of downtown Bakersfield was closed off.

City Hall, police headquarters and several other government buildings were placed on lockdown as a precaution, while a large section of downtown Bakersfield was closed off.

Thankfully, the Bakersfield standoff ended with the hostages saved and the suspect neutralized after a horrifying ordeal. FBI SWAT units and hostage negotiators played a key role in ensuring that a volatile standoff didn't end in a much worse situation. This is an example of an effective, high-stakes law enforcement operation.

Thankfully, the Bakersfield standoff ended with the hostages saved and the suspect neutralized after a horrifying ordeal. FBI SWAT units and hostage negotiators played a key role in ensuring that a volatile standoff didn't end in a much worse situation. This is an example of an effective, high-stakes law enforcement operation.

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With this horrifying standoff now resolved, attention turns to uncovering the motives and capabilities of the deceased suspect, Anthony Scott Searles-Harris. The dynamics of his prior convictions and military discharge, and his reported intent to use Improvised Explosive Devices, will be investigated in detail in the days and weeks ahead.

With this horrifying standoff now resolved, attention turns to uncovering the motives and capabilities of the deceased suspect, Anthony Scott Searles-Harris. The dynamics of his prior convictions and military discharge, and his reported intent to use Improvised Explosive Devices, will be investigated in detail in the days and weeks ahead.

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