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Man shoots deputy in Templeton in suspected suicide by cop

September 25, 2020

By JOSH FRIEDMAN

Christopher Straub

A North County man and convicted felon, who was believed to have been suicidal, ambushed San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies in Templeton Thursday morning, shooting one deputy in the leg, prior to being killed by law enforcement officers.

Chris Straub, 38, had broken up with his girlfriend within the past day and was also experiencing car trouble, acquaintances of his told CalCoastNews. Acquaintances suspect Straub’s death was a suicide by cop.

SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said at a press conference following the gun battle that the suspect was a member of white supremacist gang. Straub, of Templeton, also had an outstanding warrant and an extensive history of weapons charges, according to the sheriff’s office.

“He knew he was potentially going to prison and did not want to and had made statements that he intended to shoot it out with the police,” Parkinson said at a news conference Friday morning.

At approximately 10:20 a.m. Thursday, deputies noticed Straub’s car in the 3400 block of Theatre Drive. The deputy attempted to detain Straub, who fled by foot.

One deputy gave chase, and a second joined in the search. Straub ran through a nearby vineyard to Templeton Cemetery, hid and then ambushed the deputies.

Straub fired multiple rounds from a handgun, striking Deputy Richard “Ted” Lehnhoff once in the leg. The deputies returned fire.

Deputy Richard “Ted” Lehnhoff

Again, Straub fled, this time attempting to return to his vehicle through the vineyard. But, more deputies arrived at the scene and intercepted Straub before he could reenter his vehicle.

Shrub was still armed with a handgun, and a gun battle ensued. Deputies shot Straub, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A CHP helicopter airlifted Lehnhoff to a local hospital. The wounded deputy is in stable condition.

Following the gun battle, deputies seized several firearms from Straub’s vehicle, at least three of which were loaded, Parkinson said during a press conference Friday morning. Straub was apparently trying to get to at least one rifle at the tine he was shot and killed.

Additionally, investigators seized firearms from Straub’s Templeton home. It is suspected Straub manufactured some or parts of the firearms found at his residence.

The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident with help from the CHP’s Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team. The Sheriff’s Gang Task Force had been conducting a criminal investigation into Shrub’s activities prior to the shooting.

No additional suspects were involved in the incident.

Weapons recovered from Straub’s car

Weapons recovered from Straub’s home


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so sad, David Draiman had a good career, he didn’t need to end it like this!


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Hope he’s not a post-election responder.


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Justice served and deserved for this felon. He brought this on himself. Good will always prevail over evil. Great job law enforcement!


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Good job cops. Some of us citizens are glad when bad guys get dead.


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Another person giving bald guys a bad name…


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“Acquaintances suspect Straub’s death was a suicide by cop.” Hmmm please tell us more about these acquaintances. How are they associated? I mean he was in a gang. Do they know him from there? What gang was it Ian? How many white supremacy gangs are there in SLO Ian?


A benign explanation for sure by these acquaintances.. White dudes with a gun are presented as “distraught” in media, even local media. Same excuse with Vegas shooter.


A known, wanted, white supremest felon in a vehicle loaded to the teeth may just as likely if not more be looking to commit a crime against others.

Yet, we get him presented as sad figure distraught and depressed cuz he lost his gal. Give me a break.


Quick. Distract us. With another piece about a kid steeling Cheetos and a soda who supports BLM.


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In the current lawless culture in which we live brought to our Nation thanks to the demonic left for the last 50+ years, I who have lived my entire 61 years as a white male, having made friends with and worked with all people of [and I hate this], “Color” over those years, I as of this time because I am a white male, is being painted with a broad brush as being a “White Supremacist”. I have not a racist bone in my body. Except towards those who are criminal and ruin lives of others. Nor am I prejudiced! Well. Except Liver and onions. Because my Mom never got the knack for cooking it correctly. And she was a great cook! No matter how much catsup I covered it in, no help. YUCK!


Red and yellow, black and white, we are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the children of the world.


We are all one race. The human race. It is sin that is destroying us all.


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Who’s called you a white supremest? Just because you are benefiting from white privileged does not make you a white supremest.

But what does this demonic leftist really know, right?


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Not quite sure how this so-called white privilege benefits all white people. There are a lot of white people living below the poverty level, and on the flip side, a lot of black people that are considered wealthy. People need to stop making excuses, placing blame, and refusing to enact change in their own lives….we, for the most part, all have the same opportunities, it’s just a matter of how much effort the individual is willing to put into making their own life better. Scholarships are available to all (some only to minorities)…student loans are certainly available to every walk of life…learning a trade, yep, you guessed it, available to all (unless people 16 passes). Obviously there are the Trumps, Pelosis, Newsoms, Heinz’s of the world that were born with a golden spoon of advantage….BUT, that is the exception rather than the norm!


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First, being a Christian is, by definition, rejecting supremacy over others. Second, respectfully, I worry about calling others “demonic” or listening to people who do. Matthew 7:2 has a clear and frightening warning. “For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.” Mark, Luke and Matthew are the most reliable first hand accounts of the teachings of Jesus. Third, yeppers, about sin. Fourth, I eat organic chicken livers and chicken feet for trace minerals. Man, they are rough.


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Dear SLOGROWN,


Place sliced beef liver in a colander and sprinkle very heavily with salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes. Heat a non-stick frying pan with 1/4th inch of vegetable oil or olive. Rinse liver thoroughly with cool water, pat dry with paper towels and remove membranes on the edges. Combine flour with a sprinkle of black pepper. Dip liver in milk and dredge with flour mixture. Fry until golden brown and cooked through but not dry. Wipe pan clean with paper towel and reduce heat to med low. Cook thin sliced onions and slices of bacon cut into 1/2 pieces in pan until onions are golden brown and caramelized and bacon is tender crisp. Serve liver smothered with bacon onion mixture. Mix Trader Joe’s catsup with Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce together to your taste and serve along side. Great with Augratin potatoes and peas, green beans or asparagus. Now you won’t have to be prejudice against anything. :)


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“a member of white supremacist gang. Straub, of Templeton” … “an extensive history of weapons charges”. We likely have an armed violent white supremacist gang, including ex felons, in the County.


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Templeton is one hell of a community….for white supremacist gang members, I guess. But this does explain the behavior of some Templeton residents.


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Man, I don’t think that is fair. Used to work in Templeton and go to the concerts in the park. This gang is likely a violent white supremacist group of ex-felons, a gang formed in the can … not Trump supporters, not 2nd Amendment supporters, not even like Proud Boys … but an armed criminal gang with an underlying racist ideology.


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The Sherriff reported to other outlets he was a Radical White Supremecist; and all that entails. You know, the ones the Federal Government states are the #1 terrorist threat in the USA. My thoughts go out for our first responders and families.


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God bless law enforcement.


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