San Luis Obispo County, CA — A 40-year-old Chowchilla man who had been arrested last month for impersonating a U.S. Marshal and carrying a fake badge was fatally shot by deputies earlier this week in San Luis Obispo County, authorities confirmed.
The man, identified as Andrew Biscay, was killed just after midnight on July 2, after he allegedly aimed a realistic-looking pellet gun at deputies during a tense standoff.
Arrest in June Involved Fake Badge, Gun, and Police Gear
Biscay first drew law enforcement attention on June 20, when Madera County deputies responded to a family disturbance in Chowchilla.
Officials later discovered he had multiple outstanding warrants, including one for impersonating a peace officer. During his arrest, Biscay resisted but was safely taken into custody.
His vehicle was found to contain:
- A self-manufactured firearm
- Ammunition
- A fake U.S. Marshals badge and uniform
- Flashing amber lights
- Police-style markings on his car
He was booked into jail on felony and misdemeanor charges with $70,000 bail, and authorities urged anyone who had interacted with him posing as an officer to come forward.
July Confrontation Turns Deadly
On July 2, a woman in San Luis Obispo County who knew of Biscay’s violent past and access to weapons called 911 after spotting him near her home.
Deputies located Biscay sitting inside his vehicle. According to a news release:
“Biscay immediately exited his vehicle, took a shooting stance while pointing a handgun at arriving deputies.”
Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Biscay continued advancing. Deputies opened fire, fatally striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The weapon found beside his body was identified as a Beretta PX4 Storm-style pellet gun, nearly identical in appearance to a real .40 caliber handgun.
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Broader Impersonation Concerns Across California
Biscay’s case comes amid rising reports across California of fake federal agents, especially those impersonating immigration officers. Many reportedly wear masks and refuse to show badges, raising public safety concerns.
Just weeks earlier, a 24-year-old Huntington Park man was arrested after police found him impersonating a Border Patrol agent using LED lights, radios, and tactical gear.
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