Nicholas Tewa Killed by Phoenix Police Department

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Old Crime Scene Address:
4130 North Black Canyon Highway
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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

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