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Gary Kendrick

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gary Kendrick, a 56-year-old environmental health specialist from Encinitas, California, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2015. Kendrick, who had worked for San Diego County for two decades, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy during a confrontation outside his condominium. The incident began when deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call from Kendrick's residence. Upon arrival, they found Kendrick sitting in a grassy area near his home, holding a shotgun and pointing it at himself. De ...Read More
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  • cbs8.com: More details released about Encinitas shooting
  • San Diego Reader: Sheriff deputy cleared in 2015 "suicide by cop" death in Encinitas
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    Victim Details

    Gary Kendrick

    Male

    Encinitas

    CA

    2015-03-27

    56

    Gary

    Kendrick

    12/03/2025

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