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Juan Manuel Barajas Torres aka Jose Torres

United States · Aged 38 · Died 09/08/2016
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Deadly force

Deputies were called to investigate a domestic disturbance report. Torres came out of the home with "an assault-like rifle," and opened fire, striking Deputy Alejandro "Alex" Barba twice. Deputy Adam Leuchner shot and killed him.

Alleged responsible partyMerced County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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