Flores was shot dead in a confrontation with two deputies outside a house. They were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance and found an injured woman. Authorities suggested Flores had a knife but cellphone video of the encounter indicated his hands were empty and raised in the moments before he was shot. Police radio traffic reportedly identified Flores as suicidal.
Victim's Name: Gilbert Flores
Agency Responsible: Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 28, 2015
County: Bexar
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Under investigation
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 785
Geography: Suburban