An officer reportedly attempted to make a traffic stop at 3:07 p.m. The driver refused to stop and fled, eventually stopping near a cul-de-sac. Ricardo Trevino reportedly drove toward a police vehicle and struck it head-on, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Ricardo Trevino lll
Agency Responsible: San Benito Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 7, 2018
County: Cameron
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Suburban