Uran, alongside 23-year-old Jessica Hicks, was pursued by police after stealing a car. Uran was shot by police after attempting to steal another car in a downtown Phoenix mall. Hicks was charged with Uran's murder, under an Arizona law allowing police to charge a person with murder if a death happens during a violent felony. Uran had a pellet gun.
Victim's Name: Craig Uran
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Date of Death: March 18, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Geography: Urban