Samuel Cruz, 48, was shot dead after his estranged wife called police May 26 because she was worried about the man. Police said he would not open the door and threatened officers with a knife when they broke in. They said stun guns failed to stop Cruz and when he lunged with the knife, a police officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Samuel Cruz
Agency Responsible: New Rochelle Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 26, 2013
County: Westchester
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban