Police said they were attempting to arrest Malone at a motel on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He tried to escape through a back window, according to authorities, and during a confrontation with officers outside he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Michael Malone
Agency Responsible: Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 29, 2015
County: Dona Ana
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: undetermined
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 686
Geography: Urban