Deputies responding to a paramedic dispute fatally shot Goins after he became combative with a baseball bat after they entered his home for a welfare check. Goins was apparently suffering a seizure at the time of the response.
Victim's Name: David Goins
Agency Responsible: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 18, 2014
County: Alameda
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: baseball bat
Geography: Urban