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Jaime Castellanos Suarez
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/31/2009
Location
Galway Street and Trask Avenue Garden Grove CA 92844 Orange
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer Royce Wimmer shot and killed Jaime Castellanos Suarez when he fought Wimmer for control of his service gun during a traffic stop. Wimmer had stopped a other with two people inside for playing loud music. Wimmer reportedly determined that Suarez had a DUI warrant. Suarez allegedly pushed Wimmer and fled. Wimmer caught Suarez and took him to the ground where a struggle ensued. Suarez allegedly removed Wimmer's service gun and the two men fought over it. According to officials, Wimmer was able to fire the gun, striking Suarez, who later died of his wounds.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Garden Grove Police Department
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National Anthem
United States