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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Friday night at Independence High School in Bakersfield, where a 17-year-old student was fatally shot during the first football game of the season. The incident erupted near the south end of the field after 8 PM, sparking a frantic response from police who found the teen with gunshot wounds — he later died at Kern Medical. Authorities believe the shooting began as a minor altercation that spiraled into gunfire, and they’ve reassured the public there’s no active threat. With few details on suspects so far, police are urging anyone with information to come forward — call (661) 327-7111.

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