Police responded to reports of a vehicle break-in. Kevin Robles was found holding a knife and acting agitated. Police said they attempted to use a Taser on him three times, but it had no effect. Robles allegedly began to attack them with the knife, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Kevin Robles
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: March 23, 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: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3540
Geography: Urban