Police responded to a call of suicide just after 8 p.m. According to Avondale police, officers contacted Moises Balladares, who was threatening suicide. At some point during the negotiations, police said Balladares produced a weapon, and officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Moises Balladares
Agency Responsible: Avondale Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 25, 2017
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2803
Geography: Suburban