David Sarabia Killed by Atwater Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Green Sands Ave and Augusta Ln
Mapping Police Violence:

Sarabia led police on a high-speed chase while holding a domestic violence victim captive in his vehicle. Officers fatally shot the 27-year-old after his vehicle got a flat tire, leading leading Sarabia to attempt an escape before lunging at an officer with a knife.

Victim's Name: David Sarabia

Agency Responsible: Atwater Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 42

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: July 6, 2015

County: Merced

Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Car

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 607

Geography: Suburban

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