Michael Gonzales was a suspect in an armed robbery at a Kohl's store. He was fatally shot by an officer as he fled in a car and allegedly attempted to hit the officer who was on foot.
Victim's Name: Michael Gonzales
Agency Responsible: Westminster Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 2, 2018
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3924
Geography: Suburban