Irrational and combative, Mendoza had driven himself to the parking lot of the local police station. When he began to be verbally abusive, police tasered him. He died in the hospital a short time later.
Victim's Name: Noel Mendoza
Agency Responsible: Meriden Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 9, 2013
County: New Haven
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban