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Shawn Karr

Gender : Male

Age : 42

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2024

Location : Merrell Road near Harper Road

City : Groveland

County : Tuolumne

State : California

Agency : Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Alex Zanini

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Deputy Alex Zanini of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white pickup truck near Merrell Road and Harper Road in Groveland for an unreadable license plate and a malfunctioning brake light. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals, including 42-year-old Shawn Karr of Coulterville.
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During the stop, the driver provided an alias and lacked a valid driver’s license. Deputy Zanini detained the driver in his patrol car after finding suspected methamphetamine on him. Deputy Zanini then informed Karr that he would be detained for officer safety during a search of the truck. Karr exited the vehicle, fled on foot, and was pursued by Deputy Zanini. A physical struggle ensued, during which Karr allegedly produced a firearm and threatened the deputy.
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Fearing for his safety, Deputy Zanini discharged his weapon, fatally striking Karr. Two loaded firearms and approximately 13 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from Karr. No other injuries were reported. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the California Department of Justice are conducting investigations into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/tuolumne-county-deputy-shooting-fleeing-suspect/60005648
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/tuolumne-county-sheriff-video-shooting-traffic-stop/103-4b2df0ae-206d-4493-b7dc-4f821e8732d7
https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/3340025/video-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-groveland-released.html