Modesto Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call that an armed man had his wife hostage in their home. When SWAT officers went into the home after an 11 hour standoff to help the wife, Tungseth allegedly pointed his gun at them. He was shot by Sgt. Rigo DeAlba and and Det. Gary Guffey of the Modesto Police Department. Tungseth reportedly fought in WWII.
Victim's Name: Howard J. Tungseth
Agency Responsible: Modesto Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 87
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: March 21, 2013
County: Stanislaus
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban