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Brandon E. Barsnick

Case from Smartsville, CA dated Dec 21, 2015

Victim Details

Brandon E. Barsnick

Male

Smartsville

CA

2015-12-21

30

Brandon

E. Barsnick

06/24/2026

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Brandon E. Barsnick, a 30-year-old resident of Smartsville, California, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2015. The circumstances surrounding his death were both dramatic and intense. Barsnick was involved in a confrontation with a multi-agency SWAT team, which ultimately led to his death. The incident began earlier in the month when Barsnick had an altercation at a property on Hidden Valley Road, where he was reportedly looking for his wife. This confrontation led the Nevada County Sheri ...
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  • Yuba County Sheriff: Smartsville man fatally shot by law enforcement Monday night | TheUnion.com
  • Fatal Encounters: Brandon E. Barsnick (11242)

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