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Fernando Guerrero Esparza
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : 300 block of South San Gorgonio Avenue
City : Banning
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Banning Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 17, 2024, Banning police responded to a report of a man with a knife in the 300 block of South San Gorgonio Avenue. Upon making contact with Fernando Guerrero Esparza, he reportedly charged at an officer while still armed with a knife. The officer shot and killed Esparza who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is currently under the jurisdiction of the Riverside County Sheriff's Force Investigation Detail.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kesq.com/news/2024/10/19/update-authorities-identify-suspect-killed-in-banning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.riversidesheriff.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5912
