Mental health diversion granted for woman shot outside Walmart after allegedly attacking officers with knife

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County judge granted mental health diversion for a woman who allegedly tried to attack Bakersfield police officers with a knife before getting shot, according to court records.

Judge Andrew Kendall granted the diversion Wednesday despite the prosecutor’s objection.

If Holmes follows all the terms and completes the 12-month in-patient program while staying out of trouble, her case can be dismissed, according to Kern County District Attorney’s office spokesperson Daniela Gonzaga…

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