Officers responded to a family disturbance at the home of Flores-Lopez, who allegedly threatened the officers with a knife. After using a taser to no effect, an officer shot Flores-Lopez and killed her. She apparently suffered from mental health issues.
Victim's Name: Rosa Elvira Flores-Lopez
Agency Responsible: Port Arthur Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 50
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 1, 2013
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban