At Rest

Deadly force
Visalia Police Department undercover officers following Armando Santibanez allegedly witnessed him selling drugs and pulled him over on South Pinkham Street and Beech Avenue. The suspect refused to exit the other and was seen reaching for something under his seat. After repeated warning, Officer Tim Haener fired five shots through the window, hitting Santibanez. He died at Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Shooting by Tim Haener was ruled justified. Police reported they found a 9mm loaded handgun under the seat of the car.
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