Police were searching for Andres Arteaga regarding a felony warrant. Arteaga fled when they caught up with him and allegedly tried to break into a home. An officer reportedly tried tasering him, but Arteaga reportedly drew a handgun, and the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Andres Arteaga
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 18, 2018
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3982
Geography: Suburban