Carlos Baires was reportedly wanted on a variety of charges when he allegedly tried to hurt officers with his car. He was shot and killed by a deputy and a trooper.
Agency: Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol
Motive: Theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Carlos Baires
Death Date: July 7, 2020
County: Fresno
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 5967