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Jacob Faust

Case from San-diego, CA dated Apr 04, 2005

Victim Details

Jacob Faust

Male

San-diego

CA

2005-04-04

24

Jacob

Faust

06/24/2026

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Jacob Faust, a 24-year-old resident of San Diego, California, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2005, following a fatal encounter with the San Diego Police Department. The incident occurred during a routine traffic stop in the Gaslamp District, where Faust was pulled over for making an illegal left turn. According to police reports, a scuffle ensued between Faust and the officers, during which Faust allegedly reached behind the passenger seat for what appeared to be a gun. In response, the of ...
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  • cbs8.com: Family, Friends Remember Man Shot by Police in 2005
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    I was thinking about Jacob Faust today. It's been years since that tragic night in the Gaslamp Distr... ...Read More
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