Acosta had mental health issues, a drug problem, a criminal record, and a protective order to stay away from his wife. She happened to be a civilian employee of the Fresno PD. While trying to apprehend him police used pepper spray and a Taser, neither of which worked. When he threatened officers with a four-foot metal police he was shot to death.
Victim's Name: Gustavo Segura Acosta
Agency Responsible: Fresno Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 22, 2014
County: Fresno
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: metal post
Geography: Suburban