Police attempted a traffic stop, which led to a struggle with the driver. The man reportedly pulled out a machete, and the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Juanito Ovalle
Agency Responsible: San Antonio Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 16, 2020
County: Bexar
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: machete
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5637