A person who allegedly was suspected in a robbery stopped an off-duty Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was traveling northbound in his personal vehicle. He allegedly attempted to steal the vehicle. During the carjacking, a fight began, and the deputy shot and killed the man.
Victim's Name: Juan Carlos Alvarez
Agency Responsible: Kern County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 7, 2020
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Off Duty: Off-duty