Deputies called to support fire department at a small house fire. Gaston yelled at the firefighters and deputies and ran into the woods wearing only sweatpants. When he came out he "made a movement simulating drawing a firearm and the deputies fired, striking Gaston several times." He was unarmed.
Victim's Name: David Andrew Gaston
Agency Responsible: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: November 11, 2013
County: San Bernardino
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban