Police tried to stop Xavier Jaime Rovie, who was riding a bicycle, for alleged traffic violations. Rovie fled on the bicycle. The officer riding in the passenger seat of the patrol vehicle jumped out to run after Rovie, while the other officer followed in the vehicle to the nearby railroad tracks. When they caught up with Rovie, the three struggled with Rovie's alleged weapon, leading to gunfire that hit the officer who had been behind the wheel in the bullet-resistant jacket and killing Rovie.
Victim's Name: Xavier Jaime Rovie
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 6, 2020
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5353