Mason James Lira allegedly shot and wounded a deputy and killed a homeless man, sparking a manhunt that ended in an exchange of gunfire.
Victim's Name: Mason James Lira
Agency Responsible: California Highway Patrol, Kings County Sheriff's Office, San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Date of Death: June 10, 2020
County: San Luis Obispo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5914