Robert Earl Adams Killed by Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

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Old Crime Scene Address:
5300 S Bradley Rd
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Robert Earl Adams was shot and killed by county sheriff's deputies after allegedly robbing a CoastHills Credit Union in Orcutt. Adams was allegedly armed with four-and-a-half-inch steak knife. He allegedly refused to follow orders and would not drop the knife, police said. Adams advanced toward the sheriff's deputy and was killed.

Victim's Name: Robert Earl Adams

Agency Responsible: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 30

Race: White

Date of Death: August 22, 2017

County: Santa Barbara

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Foot

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2891

Geography: Suburban

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