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Leonel Chavez
United States · Aged 24 · Died 09/28/2021
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Following a two-car accident at 3:16 p.m., Leonel Chavez allegedly got out of his car and spoke with the other driver. When CHP arrived, the officers attempted to use a stun gun on Chavez. When the attempt failed, Chavez reportedly moved toward the officers, and Officer Daniel Castaneda shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partyCalifornia Highway PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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