On April 17, 2025, Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies located 22-year-old Joshua Pritchard at Belle Terrace Park in Bakersfield, California. Pritchard had an active warrant for attempted murder. After confirming his identity and location, deputies approached and gave repeated commands for him to get on the ground. An officer-involved shooting occurred during the encounter. Deputies rendered medical aid at the scene, but Pritchard was pronounced deceased. Following the incident, the Kern County Sheriff's Office conducted an internal review. On May 23, 2025, the department determined the use of force was within policy. 📍 Location: Belle Terrace Park, Bakersfield, CA 📅 Date: April 17, 2025 👤 Suspect: Joshua Pritchard, Age 22 🚨 Agency Involved: Kern County Sheriff's Office ☎️ Anyone with more info is encouraged to contact KCSO at (661) 861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. #KernCountySheriff #OfficerInvolvedShooting #BakersfieldNews #JoshuaPritchard #LawEnforcement #CaliforniaNews #PoliceShooting #UseOfForce ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is based on official reports and publicly available information at the time of publication. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Viewer discretion is advised due to the nature of the content involving law enforcement and the use of deadly force.