KCSO determines fatal shooting within department policy, identifies suspect

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office determined a fatal shooting in Onyx was within department standards and identified the suspect killed in the shooting.

Officials say they were called to the 8000 block of Melody Lane on Aug. 5 to serve a temporary domestic violence restraining order and a move-out order for Austin Stringer, 25.

Deputies were then dispatched to the same location on Aug. 7 around 8 a.m. for an investigation regarding a restraining order violation.

Springer was found in a camping trailer at the rear of the property on Melody Lane. Deputies attempted to contact Springer multiple times, according to officials.

An officer-involved shooting then happened. Springer was killed in the shooting.

Officials say Springer pointed a Crosman CO2 BB gun at deputies.

Officials with the sheriff’s office convened an incident review board on Aug. 30 and determined the use of force was within department policy.

To watch the full video of deputies’ body camera footage, click here .

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

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