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A tense 16-hour hostage standoff in Bakersfield ends with the FBI killing a suspect who held ten school employees captive, claiming to have explosives. The Army veteran, a registered sex offender with a dishonorable discharge, reportedly targeted the school district office after criticizing past legal handling of his case. Hostages, including a diabetic woman whose condition raised alarms, were rescued unharmed. Authorities found no evidence supporting his claims of innocence, and while explosive devices were discovered, they’re deemed non-threatening. Over 100 FBI agents, including negotiators and SWAT, worked to resolve the crisis — praised for the hostages’ calm demeanor under extreme duress.

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