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One killed in East Side shooting, suspect sought

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The Kern County Sheriff's Office is looking for any suspects tied to a deadly shooting in East Bakersfield on Wednesday night. 

The Sheriff's Office says it happened about 7 p.m. in the area of Quantico and Virginia avenues.

The victim, who was only described as Hispanic, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A description on the suspect was not released. 

 

Bakersfield, CA

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