Bakersfield hostage situation ends with suspect in custody, all safe

A bomb threat and 13-hour hostage standoff at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, has ended. All hostages are safe, and the suspect, who claimed to have a bomb strapped to his chest, is in custody.

Police confirm the resolution of a hostage crisis in Bakersfield, California. The suspect, reportedly angry over a prosecution, held about 10 individuals at a Chase Bank for 13 hours, claiming to have a bomb. FBI negotiators secured the release of two hostages overnight, and the remaining hostages are safe and being reunited with family. The suspect has been taken into custody as authorities raid a nearby home in connection to the investigation. Police expect to release more details later today.