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Joaquin was reportedly attending a car show with his girlfriend in the area prior to the altercation with police. His girlfriend was identified as Anjanette Garcia, 22, was also arrested.
Joaquin's family claims that officers used excessive force on Joaquin and are currently speaking with lawyers on the next steps.
He was arrested and booked inside the Kern County jail on several firearms charges.
Joaquin was searched by officers who found an alleged loaded semi-automatic firearm with an illegal extended magazine.
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