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Leland Kane Smithson
United States · Aged 26 · Died 05/19/2015
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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.
Alleged responsible partyBakersfield Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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