Taurino Martinez Guevara Killed by Delano Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Fremont St & 7th Ave
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance; on arriving they found the suspect assaulting his estranged wife with a box cutter and a wooden spoon. He refused to drop the weapons when ordered and continued to attack his wife. Delano police officer, Anthony Puente, opened fire killing Guevara and wounding his estranged wife. Kern County District Attorney's Office found the shooting justified in August 2013.

Victim's Name: Taurino Martinez Guevara

Agency Responsible: Delano Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 46

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: March 30, 2013

County: Kern

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: box cutter

Geography: Suburban

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