Concord police were conducting surveillance of a suspect's home. Detectives had obtained a warrant for Burns for alleged drug sales, authorities said. During the stakeout, Burns came out of his home and got into a truck driven by another man. As detectives tried to contact Burns, the driver of the truck rammed an occupied police vehicle. Burns then ran from the truck. Two officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Charles Burns
Agency Responsible: Concord Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: May 10, 2013
County: Contra Costa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban