Kern County Sheriff's video: Critical Incident Release 3-10-24

On the afternoon of March 10, 2024, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in the 200 block of East Beardsley Avenue. Deputies made contact with an armed suspect. At approximately 1:35 p.m.., KCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the 200 block of East Beardsley Avenue in Bakersfield, CA. Deputies issued verbal commands to de-escalate for over 20 minutes. On April 4, 2024, the Kern County Sheriff's Office convened a Critical Incident Review Board examining the use of force in this incident. The use of force in this incident was determined to be within department policy. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661)861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.