Richard Rivera was shot and killed by police near a crowded Smiths while being pursued as a suspect in a string of crimes. Police said Rivera fired at officers during the chase.
Victim's Name: Richard Rivera
Agency Responsible: Albuquerque Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 16, 2018
County: Bernalillo
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: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3783
Geography: Urban