Chief of Police Brandon Gillespie detailed the events of the March 17 incident in a video news release posted to social media.
Modesto police previously confirmed that Rupe did have multiple felony warrants out for his arrest for lewd acts with a child, along with other charges.
Additional law enforcement officials responded to the scene, as well as a K-9 officer and a crisis negotiator, after attempts to get Rupe to exit the building and surrender were unsuccessful. During this time, Gillespie said Rupe had left a voicemail for his father saying that he was innocent of what he was accused of and would not let law enforcement take him.
Video from inside the store and the officers' body cameras show the officers reacting to the shots and returning fire. Rupe is not visible in the footage, hidden by shelves inside the store.
After the shootout, officers and a K-9 moved in on Rupe, who was on the ground and unresponsive with gunshot wounds at the back of the store. Officials rendered medical aid and transported Rupe to an area hospital, where he was later declared dead.
No officers were injured.
The Modesto police video news release can be viewed here. Viewer discretion is advised.
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