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17-year-old boy killed in shooting at high school football game in Bakersfield
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points The incident has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy, and police in Bakersfield are working to find the person who committed the crime. A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed during a high school football game on Friday night.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed during a high school football game on Friday night. The incident occurred in Bakersfield, where police are now searching for the gunman. Authorities are looking for the person responsible for the shooting.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the shooting took place during a football game. The police investigation is ongoing.
Further information about the shooting and the search for the gunman can be found through other reports. The incident has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy, and police in Bakersfield are working to find the person who committed the crime.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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