A man who reportedly brandished a knife and threatened people was shot and killed by Chico Police Department officers responding to the call.
Killer: Nick Bauer, Tyler Johnson
Agency: Chico Police Department
Motive: Erratic behavior/weapon
Confrontation Type: Person with a Weapon
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Steven Vest
Death Date: October 14, 2020
County: Butte
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6230