City credits intervention program with violence reduction

Bakersfield is on track to record its fewest shootings and shooting deaths in years, city officials say

As of Oct. 7, the city of Bakersfield has seen 12 shooting deaths so far this year, putting it a far cry from the 60 seen in 2021.

City credits intervention program with violence reduction

Bakersfield officials lauded the city’s efforts to reduce gun violence Wednesday, pointing to a significant drop in the number of shootings and homicides since a peak in 2021.