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Leland Kane Smithson
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Gender
Male
Age
26 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/19/2015
Location
1000 block East 18th Street Bakersfield CA 93305 Kern
Cause of Death
Suicide
Leland Kane Smithson reportedly crashed into a tree during a police chase, then shot himself in the head. Smithson had allegedly robbed the Wells Fargo bank at 1300 22nd St. shortly after 10 a.m., police said. He fled in a Chevrolet Impala and led officers on a short chase through downtown Bakersfield before he hit a tree. According to police, officer Isaac Garcia fired at Smithson, but did not strike him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Bakersfield Police Department
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National Anthem
United States