Howard J. Tungseth Killed by Modesto Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1605 Evona Court
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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

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