Police pulled Villanueva over for allegedly driving erratically. Villanueva pulled over at first, but then bolted, leading police on a high-speed freeway chase and crashing into at least two police vehicles. When Villanueva attempted to ram a third vehicle, the officer fired and hit Villaneuva twice, who crashed his car into the median barrier and died. Villanueva previously had told police he would some day commit "suicide by cop."
Victim's Name: Rolando H. Villanueva
Agency Responsible: Yakima Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 12, 2014
County: Yakima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban