Deputies were called to investigate a domestic disturbance report. Torres came out of the home with “an assault-like rifle,” and opened fire, striking Deputy Alejandro “Alex” Barba twice. Deputy Adam Leuchner shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Juan Manuel Barajas Torres aka Jose Torres
Agency Responsible: Merced County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 8, 2016
County: Merced
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1873
Geography: Suburban