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15-year-old arrested in connection to deadly shooting at California high school
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jose Franco , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting. A deadly shooting occurred at Independence High School, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy.
A deadly shooting occurred at Independence High School, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy. The victim died from his wounds.
A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting. The incident took place at the high school in Bakersfield, California.
Further details about the shooting are available from the source, including any additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the arrest of the 15-year-old suspect.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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