Cepeda, a Brownsville man wanted by Willacy County authorities for the stabbing of another Brownsville man was shot to death by Brownsville police in the southernmost area of that city after he lunged at officers with an ax.
Victim's Name: Cesar Javier Cepeda
Agency Responsible: Brownsville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 22, 2014
County: Cameron
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: axe
Geography: Suburban