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Jerome Barber

Gender : Male

Age : 59

Race : Black

Date : 06/27/2021

Location : 900 block of West Sierra Madre Avenue

City : Azusa

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Azusa Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute involving a knife

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 27, 2021, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Azusa Police Department officers responded to a domestic dispute call in the 900 block of West Sierra Madre Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered 59-year-old Jerome Barber, who was armed with a large kitchen knife. Officers issued multiple commands for Barber to drop the weapon, which he ignored. Barber walked in and out of his residence several times, appearing frustrated and irritated. He then rushed toward the officers, prompting them to deploy less-lethal munitions, which were ineffective. As Barber continued to charge with the knife, an officer opened fire, fatally wounding him. Barber was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Azusa Police Department in the investigation of this officer-involved shooting. The names of the involved officers have not been publicly disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.foxla.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-azusa
• https://heysocal.com/2021/06/28/man-holding-knife-that-was-shot-and-killed-by-azusa-police-identified/
• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-killed-in-shooting-involving-police-in-azusa/2626142/
• https://abc7.com/azusa-police-shooting-man-killed-in-with-knife-deparment/10838821/
• https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2021-06-28-coroner-releases-name-of-man-killed-in-azusa-police-shooting/