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 was also shot and later died.
Victim's Name: Brandon Pequeno
Agency Responsible: Chandler Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Mesa Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 20, 2017
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2518
Geography: Suburban