U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers fatally shot a driver who allegedly refused to stop at California's border with Mexico. Police said the suspect's vehicle was blocked, and the driver opened fire on the officers.
Victim's Name: Travis James Eckstein
Agency Responsible: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: June 3, 2019
County: San Diego
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4761
Geography: Suburban