Miguel Angel Silva Killed by Wichita Falls Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Kemp and Kell Blvd
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Police responded to a report of gunshots and a man in the area with a gun. Police say Silva later made his way into Garrison's convenience store, where two hostages were held. One hostage was able to get away. Around 11:30 p.m., Silva came out of the store with the hostage, where WFPD SWAT then shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Miguel Angel Silva

Agency Responsible: Wichita Falls Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 18

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: February 1, 2017

County: Wichita

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2708

Geography: Suburban

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