On Tuesday afternoon, a man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, prompting a significant police response due to a bomb threat. Officers received the call around 1 p.m. and quickly established a perimeter at the bank located at 17th Street and Chester Avenue. The scene was described as 'very active' by Sgt. Eric Celedon, who confirmed that SWAT teams, bomb squad personnel, crisis negotiators, drones, and K-9 units were deployed to the area. In response to the threat, all surrounding buildings, including City Hall North, City Hall South, the Development Services Building, and Bakersfield Police Headquarters, were evacuated and placed on lockdown. A spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase, Peter Kelley, stated that the bank is collaborating with law enforcement, emphasizing the priority of ensuring everyone's safety. As the situation developed, police urged the public to steer clear of downtown Bakersfield, where an unknown number of individuals remained inside the bank. This incident is ongoing, and further updates are expected.