Leonel Mendez was reportedly wanted for questioning regarding a murder. After a vehicle chase, he allegedly fled on foot and fired at officers before police shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Leonel Mendez
Agency Responsible: Denver Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 4, 2019
County: Jefferson
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: 4856
Geography: Suburban