Oklahoma City police officers shot and killed Magdiel Sanchez in front of his home as he approached them holding a metal pipe because he failed to follow orders. He was deaf. Neighbors were yelling at the officers that he was deaf, but officers didn't hear them.
Victim's Name: Magdiel Sanchez
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 19, 2017
County: Oklahoma
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: metal pipe
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 2965
Geography: Urban