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Jonathan Wesley Baker
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Gender
Male
Age
48 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/30/2000
Location
147 N Brent St Ventura CA 93003 Ventura
Cause of Death
Deadly force
With a history of mental problems and reportedly off his medication, Baker was at first calm when entering Ventura's Community Memorial Hospital, but something set him off. He stabbed three hospital employees, inflicting minor wounds, and was threatening and uncooperative with police. Ultimately 15 officers converged on the scene and Baker was shot to death.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Ventura Police Department
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