Family files wrongful death claim against Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The family of a Wasco man shot and killed by law enforcement earlier this year, has filed a claim against Kern County.
David Garcia died in January after a bullet fired by Kern County sheriff's senior deputy Robert Reed, struck him. Garcia's wife, Denise Bonilla is seeking damages from the county and 10 deputies or other employees of the department not named in the claim. The filing cites excessive force used by deputies, wrongful death, n
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