A DPS officer ran the license of a tan Chevrolet Tahoe and the plates came back stolen. The officer followed Wilson and his passenger. The officer tailed the car into a Chevron, parking about five feet behind the SUV. The officer claimed Alexander attempted to run him down, so he shot, killing him.
Victim's Name: Alexander Wilson
Agency Responsible: Arizona Department of Public Safety
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 7, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban