Man suspected of shooting at cars near Central California highways

Morning Headlines - 2/13/23

BAKERSFIELD -- A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shooting at cars near two Central California highways over the weekend, authorities said.

Sheriff's deputies responded Saturday following reports that a man was pointing a handgun at pedestrians and firing at vehicles near the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 119 in Kern County.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident, according to a statement from the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Officials did not immediately identify a possible motive.

One person received a minor, unspecified injury and did not seek medical attention, the statement said.

The suspect, who was not named, also shot into an unoccupied vehicle, officials said.

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