BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- A 5-year-old child died and his 7-year-old brother was injured in a drive-by shooting in Bakersfield Thursday night.
Authorities said the shooting happened around 7:45 p.m. on California and S streets in central Bakersfield while the children's mother and boyfriend were driving.
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The 7-year-old boy was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to survive, police said.
It was unclear if the shooting was gang related.
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Officers closed off several streets in the area as they investigate. So far there's no information on the suspects.