Lytle was shot and killed after she failed to drop a dagger. She was threatening Kern County Sheriff's Department deputies. Lytle had an active no bail arrest warrant for a Sheriff's parole violation. Deputies were sent to her home in response to a call indicating Lytle was brandishing a knife, breaking picture frames and other household items. Deputies found Lytle sitting inside and speaking incoherently.
Victim's Name: Bethany Lytle
Agency Responsible: Kern County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Female
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: December 29, 2013
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban