Phoenix police say they got a tip a man wanted in connection with at least six armed robbery attempts was staying at Motel 6. When they tried to arrest Tewa; he attempted to leave in a stolen vehicle. Officers ordered him to display his hands and leave the vehicle. Police said Tewa refused to comply and began ramming the occupied police vehicle with the stolen vehicle. Authorities say two officers shot at Tewa "to end the violent encounter."
Victim's Name: Nicholas Tewa
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 27, 2015
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 348
Geography: Suburban