A welfare check in south Bakersfield ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting Friday night after police said a man was armed and noncompliant.
The Bakersfield Police Department reported that around 10:11 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, officers were called to the 3700 block of El Alisal Street, near Hughes Lane, to check the welfare of a resident involved in a peace disturbance and allegedly threatening family members.
When officers arrived at approximately 10:20 p.m., they encountered the man, who did not comply with instructions. Police said he was armed with a handgun, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Medical aid was provided on scene, but the man was pronounced dead.
The officers involved were equipped with body-worn cameras, which captured the encounter. The footage will be released as the investigation allows.
The officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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