The Kern County Sheriffâs Office said three deputies involved in a fatal shooting incident in October were within department policy and legal requirements.
According to a news release from the agency, the determination was made by the Kern County Sheriff s Office Critical Incident Review Board. Deputy Christopher Gonzalez, Detective Vidal Contreras and Deputy Miguel Orozco have been returned to duty.
The incident occurred Oct. 28 in the 3000 block of Dartmouth Street, according to a previous report released by the Sheriffâs Office. Justin Esqueda, 30, was shot at at around 3:40 p.m. after he fled from deputies following a shooting incident in the 900 block of Water Street, KCSO said.
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