Oakland police were investigating a report of an abandoned body in the Oakland hills area. A vehicle was leaving where the body was dumped and failed to stop for officers, and Oakland police chased it. The pursuit led to Richmond, where the driver allegedly rammed a police car and officer. The man reportedly pointed a firearm at police, and officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Juan Ayon-Barraza
Agency Responsible: Oakland Police Department, Richmond Police Department, California Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 15, 2020
County: Contra Costa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun and car
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5670