Police said they were conducting a narcotics investigation. While attempting to make an arrest, Manuel Palacio, who was allegedly armed, confronted them. Police said during the confrontation, an officer shot and killed Palacio.
Victim's Name: Manuel Palacio
Agency Responsible: Kansas City, KS Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 2, 2018
County: Wyandotte
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3661
Geography: Urban