Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Fernando Barajas
Gender : Male
Age : 20
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/20/2024
Location : Keyes and Geer
City : Turlock
County : Stanislau
State : California
Agency : Ceres Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/20/2024, officers from the Ceres Police Department initiated a vehicle pursuit in Turlock, California. The chase ended in a fatal crash at the intersection of Keyes and Geer Roads. The fleeing vehicle collided with another car, killing two bystanders, including Fernando Barajas and another unnamed individual.
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The reasons for the initial traffic stop and pursuit remain unclear. The Ceres Police Department has not disclosed further details about the pursuit or the tactics used. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the decision to pursue are ongoing and are being conducted by the Ceres Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article-police-chase-crash-turlock-fatalities/2024/
https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/local/ceres-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-keyes-road/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/turlock-bystander-deaths-police-chase-ceres/2024/
