Deputies responded to call from suspect who was making threats to harm himself. They forced themselves in and were met by Garcia wielding a knife. Suspect was shot.
Victim's Name: David Garcia
Agency Responsible: Kern County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 26, 2015
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 353
Geography: Suburban