Officer Brad Richie shot Christopher John Wenning when he allegedly ran toward him with a knife in each hand.
Victim's Name: Christopher John Wenning
Agency Responsible: Bear Valley Springs Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: April 13, 2013
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural