At Rest

Deadly force
Ernest Foster was shot and killed by an Indio Police officer on July 4. According to authorities, Foster was armed and when police confronted him, he ran away. Then, a pursuit on foot started which led to a confrontation between the officer and Foster. When Foster turned toward the officer, the officer saw Foster brandishing a handgun. The officer shot and killed Foster. Foster's family has filed a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit.
This record exists so that Ernest Foster, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.
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