• Bobby East, a three-time USAC champion, stabbed to death earlier this week.
• Police identified 27-year-old Trent William Milsap of Anaheim as their primary suspect.
• A K-9 officer also shot during the conflict, but is okay now.

According to the authorities, ex-NASCAR driver Bobby East was fatally stabbed at a petrol station in Orange County; and the suspect police think was responsible was shot and killed during a standoff.

On Wednesday, July 13, shortly before six o’clock in the evening; a stabbing occurred at the 76 gas station on Westminster Boulevard. When police arrived, they discovered East lying on the ground; with an upper torso stab wound. He was taken to the hospital; but, according to Westminster PD, he eventually passed away from his wounds.

Trent William Milsap, 27, of Anaheim, California; was named as the main suspect by Westminster Police following an investigation. Officials claim that Milsap had an active arrest warrant for parole violation; in addition to being on parole for armed robbery.

On July 15, two days after finding Milsap; police asked a SWAT squad to assist them in executing the arrest warrant; when they discovered him in an apartment in Anaheim. Milsap got shot by cops as the warrant being served. He got rushed to the hospital; but his injuries caused his death.

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A K-9 officer was also shot during the altercation, but she was treated; at the hospital and discharged, and she is expected to recover. The Cypress Police Department’s Kubo has been named as the canine.

The department said on Kubo, “Kubo’s ear still aches but he is well on his road to a full recovery”. He stated that the embarrassment of donning the “cone of shame” is his major issue; not the pain in his ears. Thank you to everyone who gave Kubo positive thoughts; he appreciates them and will soon return to work.

The motive behind East’s fatal stabbing earlier in the week is unknown, according to police. The inquiry, according to officials, is still underway. The shooting that resulted in Milsap’s death will be looked at; by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Justice Department.

According to City News Service, East was a Torrance native who competed in motorsports on the NASCAR; U.S. Auto Club; and Automobile Racing Club of America circuits. He won three USAC championships.

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