"Police presence is insane now. There are no known motives so far, and it is not clear if police have identified any suspects. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Michigan State University freshman and 2022 Highland High graduate Mason Grahek was sitting inside his dorm when gunshots suddenly erupted near Berkey Hall on Feb. 13. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Students and staff all over the country have shown support. However, there's now been a shift as to who it's impacting. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. While the homeowner was still in his vehicle, Carter began firing shots that hit the windshield. Thank you for reading! Students including Grahek were no exception to feeling terrified; he described hearing the gunshots, and said he felt lucky that he is even alive. 14C. Parra told The Californian he first saw Alcala while the 43-year-old waited for his electric car to finish charging and stood off to the side when Roberts approached Alcala. The two men headed outside Target and thats when Roberts started walking toward the electric charging stations, Parra told The Californian. Deputies were called to the 20500 block of Stockdale Highway after getting a report around 9:10 a.m. of a man shooting at cars, a KCSO news release said. According to Bakersfield police, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at around 7:04 p.m., officers were called to a home in the 2300 block Pine Street regarding reports of a shooting. That's the best answer I can give you," Grahek said of moving forward. Low 43F. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. The Bakersfield Police department is investigating a car crash that ended with a vehicle in a canal. Matthew Martinez, 37, of Bakersfield was arrested and booked into the Kern County for murder and felon possession of a firearm. He also said he didnt kill Alcala and carried a gun because he was living on the streets. He mentions that for some reason, he just wasnt there during that time. Saturday 6 | 17C. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Close to his dorm, he is there almost every day. The 23-year-old lived at The Park at River Walk and was on his way to the restroom when he was stopped by Roberts, Parra told The Californian. The Bakersfield Californian 28 min ago A then-19-year-old David Reagan Palms, left, follows fellow murder defendant Tyrone Deangelo Johnson, then 21, after a February 2018 appearance in Kern. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. The KCCD Board of Trustees has appointed Tom Burk as interim chancellor and Zav Dadabhoy as deputy chancellor. BPD officers arrived near the First United Methodist Church in the area of Stockdale Highway and McDonald Way. No suspect information was included in the release. The 32-year-old was convicted by the jury on four counts related to the shooting: attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, being a felon in possession of a firearm and a felon in possession of ammunition. The backpack is where the gun was stored, Parra said, theorizing thats how Roberts could have gotten a gun. Never were truer words spoken at least by me. Hundreds of flowers and other keepsakes lay beside The Rock, a popular MSU landmark, as campus opens back up for the first day of classes on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., one week after three students were killed and five others injured during a mass shooting at the university. A defense attorney asked for Johnson to appear at a new date to start the appeals process. Benny Juarez Alcala Jr., 43, a correctional counselor at Wasco State Prison, was shot and killed Aug. 24 near the Target on Stockdale Highway. So he stayed with family and friends, moving to Los Angeles and Oakland several times throughout his life. Alexis Manuel Ruiz is considered []. He was shot outside a house, then rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. A man from Bakersfield has been convicted of attempted murder in connection with a 2021 shooting in Oxnard, officials with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. 3,203 were here. /. Juan Antonio Ruiz is considered at risk because he is a first-time runaway. He has a brother and sister at the shelter. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Contact 17 and let us. Alcala began walking away and Roberts followed him, Parra testified. Partly cloudy. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. Martinez is accused of killing a man Feb. 23 on [] Under cross-examination during the preliminary hearing, Parra said he never saw Roberts with a gun nor the shape of one on his person when Alcala died. Reader: I was very happy to see that "Dilbert" was removed from TBC. KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin . News | bakersfield.com Sheriff Donny Youngblood said the gunman was armed with an AK-47-style rifle and a handgun during Sunday's standoff. Officers confirmed to 17 News that two people were shot, with one person dying at the scene and a second victim left with [] Students have gained togetherness not only within their own school, but from others as well. 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Chester Avenue, Heres how much rain fell in Bakersfield in February. Parra said during the jailhouse interview he walked away from Roberts later that night, after Roberts had fallen asleep. Roberts was quickly apprehended after police obtained an arrest warrant. The Californian has learned conflicting testimony from Parra may explain why prosecutors sought an indictment. The Bakersfield Californian Mar 1, 2023 Two Bakersfield men were arrested Wednesday after the suspects reportedly stole a car while burglarizing a business and evaded police during a car chase,. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Partly cloudy skies. Bakersfield man identified in Clifton Street shooting Feb 28, 2023 A Bakersfield man who died in a Feb. 11 shooting during which another man was also shot was identified by the Kern County. The two pleaded no contest and were sentenced to decades in prison. Shirley Lane Elementary in Bakersfield held a pep rally in honor of Read Across America. Victims of the shooting more than likely have to deal with life-altering physical and mental ramifications of one man's choice. The woman, 42, was their mother. No additional arrests were made in Alcalas death before Roberts preliminary hearing, which is held to show theres enough evidence supporting charges and a trial is necessary to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a suspect committed a crime. 23ABC Bakersfield | Bakersfield CA You have permission to edit this article. Could warmer storms melt CAs impressive snowpack? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Man killed after shooting in southwest Bakersfield Grahek said he thinks Michigan State University will not be hindered by the shooting. Police are searching for a person who is believed to have left the scene of a hit-and-run crash. Grahek was supposed to be there. Police were called to a location on Stockdale Highway west of North Stine Road around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting that had just occurred, according to a Bakersfield Police Department release. Winds light and variable.. The man, whose named had not been released, was taken to a hospital. Marshals are asking for help to get a man considered a high-risk sex offender off the streets. Partly cloudy. He added police never asked him about the gun when he was first interviewed about the incident. Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) investigators say officers were notified of a shooting near the intersection of Snowdon Avenue and Old River Road around 4 a.m. Officers located two adult males dead at the scene. The homeowner retrieved a gun and returned fire. Matthew Jon Martinez is set to appear for his felony arraignment in connection to the deadly shooting that happened on Stockdale Highway near McDonald Way on Thurs, Feb 23. A man who murdered a 3-year-old boy had a petition to be resentenced denied Thursday after a Kern County Superior Court judge ruled he wasn't eligible under the law. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) A 37-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in connection to a February shooting in Southwest Bakersfield is expected to be in court on Fri, March 3. Bakersfields Happy Jack's Pie 'n Burger has been in business since 1963, that's 60 years in town. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law. Moving forward after a tragedy of this magnitude wont be easy, according to Grahek. UPDATE (9:24 A.M.): New details have been released regarding a shooting that left two men dead on Christmas Eve. I still feel very safe on campus considering everything that has happened.. I am so grateful that I am alive. 23 ABC News | KERO - YouTube Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Tyrone Johnson was sentenced in October to 42 years, 8 months for shooting indiscriminately into a room with Major Sutton, Sutton's pregnant mother and brother in November 2017. . Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Police search for person who ran from hit-and-run crash in central Bakersfield, Man arrested in fatal shooting appears to be same man rescued from chimney, CHP: 1 dead in Hwy. Thank you for reading! At about 11 a.m. campus patrol saw two people in the parking lot attempting to break into vehicles and out []. Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 21 hours ago Third powerful storm expected in Kern's forecast Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 1 day ago More snow and rain showers expected over the weekend Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 4 days ago Second storm brings more snow, rain to Kern County Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 4 days ago Low 43F. You cant turn without seeing a cop. No matter how small, and what the feelings are. Bakersfield Local | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KBAK His father also wasnt really in the picture. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. No matter how desensitized you are, everyone felt it, Grahek said. A man died by suicide Thursday after shooting at vehicles driving on Stockdale Highway, according to the Kern County Sheriffs Office. Police haven't released much information, but News 12 has learned that the victim is between 20 and 25 years old and lived in the neighborhood. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. The family of slain corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr. piled into court Thursday to watch an attorney enter not guilty pleas for a second , Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. He plans to finish his education, and hopefully be able to move on. 23 ABC KERO Bakersfield Home Videos Shorts Live Playlists Community Channels About Videos Play all Black artists are fighting for more jobs 7 views23 minutes ago A better roadmap for when we. Parra testified during the preliminary as the prosecutions key witness to connect Roberts to Alcalas death. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. Upon arrival, they found an injured man suffering from a gunshot. They struck up a conversation about their life circumstances and then started drinking alcohol together in the park, he testified. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Fridays hearing and is due back in court later this month. The unidentified man told officials the vehicle belonged to him but was not driving at the time of the crash. So far, so good for Kamaka Pocock and the California Hustler Funny Car team. Parra was indicted in the death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr., 43. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) One male is left with moderate to major injuries, after a shooting on South Chester Avenue, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Parra was indicted in the death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr.,. Since 2019, felony murder doesn't include a person who didn't fire the kill shot. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. Two of the attractions include the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Saturday only, and CALM. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. A then-19-year-old David Reagan Palms, left, follows fellow murder defendant Tyrone Deangelo Johnson, then 21, after a February 2018 appearance in Kern Superior Court over the shooting death of 3-year-old Major Sutton. The Union, another location on campus where shots were fired, is where Grahek says he shouldve been at the time of the incident. Both were last seen Thursday on Soledad Court, according to BPD. That was the title of my previous appearance in Community Voices published March 11, 2020. Frederick Minnoy III, Melvin Carter and an unidentified third man were attempting to burglarize a home. Ishani Desai can be reached at 661-395-7417. The verdict in this case shows gang-related crimes will not be tolerated in Ventura County and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, said Ventura County Deputy District Attorney Hayley Moyer, who prosecuted the case. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Community Relations Specialist for the Bakersfield Police Department Edwina Tripp and Officer Michael Broida joined 17 News at Noon to talk about how you can join BPDs exercise classes. BPD: Shooting threat against BHS not credible | News | bakersfield.com The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The Bakersfield Californian Jan 5, 2023 A man died by suicide Thursday after shooting at vehicles driving on Stockdale Highway, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Details are still limited and there are no outstanding suspects. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. Being met with a shooting, however, is not one of those opportunities he had in mind. Despite facing a decades-long prison sentence if convicted in connection to one of Bakersfields most high-profile killings, Sebastian Parra doesnt have a clue why hes been indicted in the shooting death of a local state prison corrections counselor. Roberts was bound for trial for first-degree murder and second-degree attempted robbery. Officials say it happened around 10 a.m. on South Eighth Avenue. Jake May - member image share, The Flint Journal, By NADEEN MANIORD and STEVEN KERTIS The law was used to block needed student housing at the University of California, Berkeley. Bakersfield News, Weather, Safety, Sports - NewsBreak Suggest one. Partly cloudy skies. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Download KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. And, Parra said, it was unfathomable for him that he would be arrested on suspicion of gunning down Alcala. 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Sutton died immediately, while his mother and brother were struck by bullets. He was later pronounced dead. KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield 12+ - App Store February 23, 2023 AT 1:11 PM. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. You have permission to edit this article.