Police killings
2013-2020

Ernest Foster

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 7/4/2013

Indio, Riverside, CA
82220 Highway 111

Foster was shot and killed by an Indio Police officer on July 4. According to authorities, Foster was armed and when police confronted him, he ran away. Then, a pursuit on foot started which led to a confrontation between the officer and Foster. That's when the officer opened fire and killed him. A family friend feels there is no evidence to prove he had any weapon with him at the time of the shooting.