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Officers release videos, details of fatal shooting in Lompoc

Written on 31 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers released additional details and multiple videos of the robbery and fatal shooting involving a Lompoc police officer at Circle K convenience store on Dec. 28. A Lompoc police officer shot and killed an armed 20-year-old man... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police shoot, kill alleged robber on crime spree

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc police officer or officers reportedly shot and killed an armed man who attempted two robberies and a carjacking at a Circle K overnight Thursday and early Friday morning.  Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, an... (Continue reading)

District attorney finds fatal Santa Maria police shooting justified

Written on 18 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has ruled a Santa Maria police officer was justified in using deadly force when, at the end of a long standoff last year, he shot and killed a man armed... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo releases video, details of fatal officer shooting

Written on 7 Jun, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department released additional details and a video today of the shootout with the man who took the life of officer Luca Benedetti and injured another officer. Shortly before 5 p.m. on May... (Continue reading)