Officers attempted to detain Tricarico after the 29-year-old was observed driving a stolen vehicle. Police said that Tricarico opened fire first, and was fatally shot in the ensuing gun fight.
Victim's Name: Jonathan Tricarico
Agency Responsible: Mesa Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: August 23, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban