Ridgecrest police said they got a 911 call after the man allegedly brandished a gun. Officers responded and spotted the man. During a pursuit, the man climbed onto the roof of a house, and officers surrounded the area. Seven officers shot and killed the man when he allegedly pointed his gun at them.
Victim's Name: Oscar Junior
Agency Responsible: Ridgecrest Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 8, 2017
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2647
Geography: Suburban