Man shot by SLO County deputies previously charged with impersonating peace officer
The man shot and killed by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office deputies in Los Osos on Wednesday had been released on bail on Monday for allegedly impersonating a U.S. deputy marshal.
Andrew Biscay, 40, was killed Wednesday morning when he was shot after pointing a pellet gun at deputies in Los Osos, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies had responded to a residence in the area after a woman reported the Chowchilla man, who she described as “having a history of violent behavior and being known to possess weapons,” was near her home, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release.
Biscay died at the scene.
No deputies were injured, the release said, and the deputies involved will be put on administrative leave during the investigation, which is in line with standard procedure.
As of Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Detective Division was investigating the incident.
Man shot by SLO Sheriff’s deputies accused of impersonating U.S. Marshall
According to Madera County court records, Biscay had a criminal history including assault, domestic violence, DUI and vandalism charges dating back to 2008.
Most recently on June 20, Madera County deputies responded to a family disturbance call where Biscay was detained after resisting arrest, the agency said in a Facebook post.
Deputies found “disturbing items” in Biscay’s vehicle, including a fake U.S. marshal badge and uniform, a self-manufactured firearm, ammunition, a self-made baton and flashing amber light. Biscay’s vehicle was also marked similarly to a law enforcement vehicle, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said.
The photo of Biscay’s truck posted by Madera County Sheriff’s Office matches the truck in the photo posted by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office after his shooting.
The Madera County District Attorney’s Office charged Biscay with being a felon in possession of a firearm and a felon in possession of ammunition, resisting an officer and vandalism — all felonies — as well as misdemeanor impersonating a peace officer and misdemeanor battery.
His bail was first set at $75,000 on June 24, but reduced to $35,000 on June 26, records show. He posted bail on Monday.
This story was originally published July 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM.
