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Jesus Adrian Garcia

Gender : Male

Age : 44

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/24/2024

Location : Cherry Avenue and Baseline Road

City : Fontana

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Fontana Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the afternoon of 09/24/2024, Fontana police responded to reports of a disturbance outside a Vons grocery store near Cherry Avenue and Baseline Road, where a man, identified as Jesus Adrian Garcia, was reportedly seen holding a metal pole. Police claim they attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Garcia allegedly refused to drop the object and is said to have advanced toward an officer. At least one officer opened fire, striking Garcia. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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Witnesses and bystander footage raise questions about the police response, with allegations of excessive force and concerns over the use of deadly force against a person armed with a non-lethal object. Video and still photos from bodycams reportedly show officers firing from a distance. Advocates have called for transparency, emphasizing the need for accountability in such incidents. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-armed-with-metal-pole-shot-killed-by-police-in-southern-california/
https://www.carrillofirm.com/blog/jesus-garcia-killed-in-fontana-police-shooting-outside-vons