Family members called the police on Tereschenko when his behavior became erratic. Two officers (county deputies contracted to the city force) fought with him in a back bedroom, where the "very large individual, strong in stature" seemed to get the better of them. Tereschenko also did not respond to a Tasering. Threatened, they shot the unarmed and likely mentally ill man to death.
Victim's Name: Paul Tereschenko
Agency Responsible: Rancho Cordova Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: February 18, 2013
County: Sacramento
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban