Deputy Jose Velasco attempted to stop a vehicle that Juan Manuel Correa-Leyva allegedly was driving around 3:20 p.m. Correa tried to get away, dragging Velasco along. Velasco freed himself and followed the vehicle. Police said Correa got out and opened fire at Velasco, hitting him in the leg. The deputy shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Juan Manuel Correa-Leyva
Agency Responsible: Pima County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 17, 2018
County: Pima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3868
Geography: Suburban