Richard Mendez Vasquez
Capt. Ken Bonson shot and killed Richard Mendez Vasquez after he was seen reaching for a gun during a traffic stop.
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Capt. Ken Bonson shot and killed Richard Mendez Vasquez after he was seen reaching for a gun during a traffic stop.
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