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UPDATED Aug 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Aug 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
15-year-old arrested after deadly high school shooting
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting Friday night during a football game at Independence High School in Bakersfield. A 17-year-old boy was killed, and police said the shooting may have stemmed from a fight between two groups of people.
WHO: A 15-year-old boy (arrested); a 17-year-old boy (killed); Bakersfield police (Sgt. Eric Celedon).
WHAT: Arrest made in connection with a deadly shooting during a high school football game.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM ET
WHERE: Independence High School, Bakersfield, California
WHY: Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a fight between two groups of people.
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