Police said the officers gave repeated commands to Oquendo to exit his vehicle and show his hands, but he refused to comply. Oquendo then put the car in reverse and accelerated toward the officers, striking a tree and the marked patrol vehicle, Leesburg police said. Dunagan fired at Oquendo during the incident, striking and killing him.
Victim's Name: Carlos Domingo Oquendo
Agency Responsible: Leesburg Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 7, 2013
County: Lake
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban