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Video captures the moment police in Oxnard open fire on a machete-wielding man inside of a Mexican restaurant

California Post·Daniel Farr·24 days ago
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Dramatic newly released footage captures the chaotic moment Oxnard police officers opened fire on a machete-wielding suspect inside a restaurant after terrified patrons scrambled to escape. The violent confrontation happened April 20 near Saviers and Pleasant Valley roads, where officers responded to reports of a man swinging a machete in the area. Authorities identified the suspect as Anastacio Meneses. By the time police arrived, Meneses was inside the restaurant. Officers were able to evacuate several people from the business, but police said two employees remained trapped inside. The Oxnard Police Department released body-worn camera and security footage. YouTube/Oxnard Police Video from the scene shows the suspect grabbing the machete and hoisting a table before moving toward officers. One officer then fired, sending Meneses to the floor. The incident occurred inside El Fortin, a restaurant on Saviers Road.…

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