Kyle Zahacefski was allegedly trying to break into houses. When police caught up with him, he broke into a home and then allegedly threatened pursuing officers with a knife when he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Kyle Zahacefski
Agency Responsible: San Diego Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: December 10, 2017
County: San Diego
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3192
Geography: Urban