BAKERSFIELD, CA - Police have identified the officers involved in a fatal shooting Thursday near Mt. Vernon Avenue in northeast Bakersfield. The officers are Officer Frank McIntyre, who has two years and eight months experience. Officer Edgar Aguilera, with two years and eight months experience. Officer Valeria Robles, who has one year and four months experience.
In addition, police say Senior Officer Rick Wimbish, who has twenty three years’ experience deployed a taser. The investigation has revealed that Wimbish deployed the taser prior to the other officers firing rounds however; the taser was ineffective because one of two taser darts, required for a successful deployment, missed the suspect.
A suspect weapon has not been recovered at this point in the investigation and the recovery of a suspect weapon is not anticipated.
All officers are still on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
In addition, police say Senior Officer Rick Wimbish, who has twenty three years’ experience deployed a taser. The investigation has revealed that Wimbish deployed the taser prior to the other officers firing rounds however; the taser was ineffective because one of two taser darts, required for a successful deployment, missed the suspect.
A suspect weapon has not been recovered at this point in the investigation and the recovery of a suspect weapon is not anticipated.
All officers are still on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.