Deputies shot and killed Anthony Vargas after confronting him in connection with an armed robbery near the Nueva Maravilla Housing Community. Police said Vargas "attempted to arm himself" with a handgun when deputies killed him.
Victim's Name: Anthony Daniel Vargas
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 12, 2018
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3955
Geography: Urban