Local and federal agencies attempted to apprehend an armed and dangerous suspect for multiple felony counts. The Chandler Police Department had contacted the Fugitive Task Force in reference to a case which included kidnapping, domestic violence aggravated assault, aggravated assault, and felony warrants. Pequeno, who was believed to be driving a stolen vehicle, rammed other vehicles in an attempt to flee police and did not comply with the officers' commands. He was shot and killed. A 17-year-old girl, Sariah Lane, was also shot and later died.
Victim's Name: Sariah Lane
Agency Responsible: Mesa Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Race: White
Date of Death: April 20, 2017
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2525
Geography: Suburban