Mayes had been identified as a suspect in an elder abuse case two weeks earlier and was being lured by police to a Park and Ride in Escondido. He made a violent attempt to avoid arrest, police said, pulling a homemade shotgun. His vehicle was filled with explosive devices.
Victim's Name: William Danny Mayes
Agency Responsible: San Diego Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: White
Date of Death: June 5, 2013
County: San Diego
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: explosives and guns
Geography: Suburban