Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Richard Saunders
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : White
Date : 01/27/2025
Location : Irwin Court
City : Hanford
County : Kings
State : California
Agency : Hanford Police Department
Officer(s) :Brian Scandura
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/27/2025, around 8:40 p.m., Hanford police stopped Richard Saunders on Irwin Court for riding a bicycle without a light. Officer Brian Scandura handcuffed Saunders and ordered him to sit down. When Saunders did not comply, Scandura forced him to the ground, causing his head to strike the pavement. Saunders became non-verbal, began bleeding from the head, and lost consciousness. He was transported to a hospital where he remained unconscious for 17 days before dying from his injuries. A grand jury indicted Scandura on charges including involuntary manslaughter, assault causing injury, assault by a public officer, and battery causing serious bodily injury.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/kings-county-authorities-hold-joint-news-conference/17836946/
