Anthony Jose Vega Cruz was driving a vehicle that police tried to stop. Police said Vega Cruz hit a cruiser and tried to drive at an officer on foot, and Officer Layau Eulizier shot and killed Vega Cruz.
Victim's Name: Anthony Jose Vega Cruz
Agency Responsible: Wethersfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 20, 2019
County: Hartford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4653
Geography: Suburban