NASCAR driver Bobby East identified as victim of fatal stabbing in Westminster
Race car driver Bobby East was fatally stabbed at a Westminster gas station Wednesday, and police later killed the man suspected of attacking him, authorities said.
Police said the suspect, 27-year-old Trent William Millsap, fled before the officers arrived. Millsap was transient, authorities said, and was known to frequent motels in Anaheim, Garden Grove and Westminster. Authorities did not say how they identified Milsap as the suspect. On Friday, a SWAT team attempted to take Millsap into custody. According to the statement, police shot Millsap after he “became confrontational with officers and a police K-9 was deployed.” Millsap, who was on parole for armed robbery, later died, the statement said.On Friday, the United States Auto Club, which operates the racing series in which East competed, announced his death, recognizing the three-time USAC National Champion driver who participated in USAC silver crown and midget races.
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