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In the early morning hours of Monday, December 29, 2025, around 2:15 a.m., Bakersfield Police Department officers were patrolling near Mohawk Street and Sienna Lane in Bakersfield, California.

Officers initiated a traffic stop for a traffic-related violation. The vehicle stopped near Latina Drive and Pisa Way, and an adult male occupant fled on foot.

A uniformed officer chased him and caught up to him. During a physical struggle, the suspect produced a handgun and pointed it at the officer. The officer fired his weapon.

Officers provided medical aid until medical personnel took over. The suspect, identified as Fabian Lopez, was taken to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition.

When Lopez is discharged, he will be booked into the Lerdo jail facility on multiple counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and firearm-related charges.