Arnaldo Caraveo Killed by Mesa Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
I-17 & S 7th Ave
Mapping Police Violence:

Officers were called for a report of an argument. Arnaldo Caraveo allegedly displayed a handgun during a confrontation with someone while in a white truck. Mesa police attempted to stop Caraveo, but he fled. Police, including DPS and Phoenix police, pursued. A DPS officer rammed the vehicle. Caraveo allegedly opened fire on the troopers, and troopers and Mesa officers shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Arnaldo Caraveo

Agency Responsible: Mesa Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety

Gender: Male

Age: 27

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: October 29, 2018

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Car

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 4137

Geography: Urban

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