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Boys ages 12, 13 and 16 charged in Bakersfield street killing
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Chamings , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident led to charges being filed against three boys, ages 12, 13, and 16.
A violent incident occurred in east Bakersfield, resulting in the death of a young man. His father was also shot but survived the gunfire. The incident led to charges being filed against three boys, ages 12, 13, and 16.
The charges are related to the killing that took place on the streets of Bakersfield. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the victim was the son of the man who survived the shooting. Further information about the incident can be found through SFGate, which reported on the charges and the shooting in east Bakersfield.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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