BAKERSFIELD POLICE

DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
William Rector, Chief of Police
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Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare
Public Information Officer
661-326-3803
mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us

For Immediate Release September 22, 2009

Bakersfield Police have identified and are searching for the third suspect involved
in the robbery attempt and attempted murder of Officer Isaac Aleman on 9/21/09
at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road.

Kristopher Brian Fanning is wanted for attempted murder on a police officer,

aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy and
participation in a criminal street gang.

The sixteen and seventeen year old juveniles previously arrested for the
conspiracy, attempted robbery and attempted murder will also be charged with
the aggravated assault and participation in a criminal street gang.

Fanning is described as a Black male, 16 years old, 5’7” tall, 126 pounds, black
hair, and brown eyes. He is suspected to be armed and is considered to be
dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fanning is encouraged to

call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111or 911.

See attached photo…

Original Release September 21, 2009

On 9/20/09, at 11:58 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received a report of

two suspicious men wearing hooded sweatshirts with the hoods pulled over their
heads at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road.

Partnered Officers Isaac Aleman and Aaron Stringer arrived within one minute of
the call and parked west of the store. The officers proceeded on foot and Officer
Aleman went toward the rear of the store while Officer Stringer stayed near the
front. When Officer Aleman reached the area behind the 7-11 Store he
encountered three suspects in the south alley.

Officer Stringer heard his partner yell “Stop” and then heard gunfire. When
Officer Stringer ran to the rear of the store he observed Officer Aleman draw his
firearm and shoot at one of the three suspects. This suspect, a 17 year old male,
was armed with a handgun and had already shot Officer Aleman, who was struck
in the left upper thigh.

Both officers fired back at the 17 year old suspect striking him multiple times,
causing him to go to the ground. He was taken into custody by Officer Stringer
and additional officers who arrived on scene a short time later. The handgun the
suspect fired was recovered.

A second suspect, a 16 year old male who was also in the alley, was armed with
a pellet gun, however, he surrendered immediately by laying prone on the
ground.
Officer Stringer observed a third suspect running east in the south alley toward
Edmonton Street and that suspect has not yet been located.

Officer Aleman was transported to a local hospital where he is in fair condition.

Officer Stringer was not injured.

The 17 year old suspect was also transported to a local hospital and is also in fair
condition.

The 16 year old suspect was placed into Juvenile Hall.

The third suspect is still outstanding. He is described as a Black male, 5’10”, 200
pounds, having a mustache and wearing red shorts.

Investigation revealed the suspects were intending to rob the 7-11 Store. The
two juvenile suspects were arrested for conspiracy, attempted robbery and
attempted murder of a police officer.

Both officers have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the
officer involved shooting investigation and review.

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