Carnan murdered his mother, set her home ablaze and left on a tractor attempting to shoot down passing bicyclists. Officers responding to the scene were fired upon by Carnan, and subsequently returned fire and fatally struck Carnan.
Victim's Name: Ryan Carnan
Agency Responsible: Simi Valley Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: August 24, 2013
County: Ventura
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban