Police said they encountered Vernchoy Saechao while investigating a domestic disturbance call reported just after 2 a.m. Saechao, police said, fired a handgun at an officer before the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Vernchoy Saechao
Agency Responsible: Redding Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: December 8, 2017
County: Shasta
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: 3193
Geography: Urban