Bustos was being pursued by officers until he hit tire-puncturing devices causing him to slam his truck into a police car. He got out and threatened officers with a machete. Bustos then did not obey officers' commands to drop the weapon. Bustos was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Jeremy Bustos
Agency Responsible: Avondale Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 23, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: machete
Geography: Suburban