Aceves was shooting a gun prompting neighbors to call police. When police arrived a shootout began. Officers ultimately shot and killed Aceves.
Victim's Name: Richard Wray "Rick" Aceves
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: September 1, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban