Mario Bustillos (2023)
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On January 31, 2023, Los Angeles County California Sheriff's Department deputies were attempting locate Bustillos for an outstanding warrant. When they made contact, Bustillos fired at the deputies, who returned fire. Bustillos barricaded himself in a garage. Bustillos left the garage and encountered other deputies. Bustillos fired at the deputies, who returned fire, striking him. Bustillos was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital.[1]
Deputies Edwin Barajas, Leonel Leon, Victor Garcia, Timothy Cho, Chase Morales, and Steve Medina were involved.[1]
The department opened a criminal investigation.[1]
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