Francisco Serna, 76
Bakersfield, California
December 12, 2016
Agencies: Bakersfield Police Department California
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
According to police, the man, who has been identified by family as 73-year-old Francisco Serna, was brandishing a gun at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Silver Birch Avenue and Alderpointe Street.
After making contact with Serna, police say an officer fired several shots, hitting and killing him. It's not known how many shots were fired. Family say eight shots were fired.
Family says Serna had been suffering from the early stages of dementia and had police called to his home several times without incident.
Family members also say Serna did not own a gun. Bakersfield Police say they are searching the scene for the gun that Serna was allegedly brandishing.
Legal Action
December 2016 Only Bakersfield Police Department is investigating death
Additional Resources:
- http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kern-countys-district-attorneys-office-will-only-review-bpd-shooting-investigation added December 16, 2016 14:57
- http://heavy.com/news/2016/12/reagan-selman-bakersfield-police-officer-cop-shot-francisco-serna-photos-pictures-facebook-marines/ added December 15, 2016 14:32
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/13/bakersfield-police-francisco-serna-shooting?CMP=fb_tc added December 14, 2016 01:58
- https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1211234002275457&id=956901834375343 added December 13, 2016 17:29
- http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bpd-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-bakersfield added December 13, 2016 17:29