Gates allegedly walked into a 7-11 and tried to rob it at gunpoint. Officers responded in the parking lot, shooting him dead.
Victim's Name: Devin J. Gates
Agency Responsible: Santa Clara Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 23, 2015
County: Santa Clara
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 237
Geography: Urban