Police were called around 1:15 p.m. after hearing allegations of a domestic violence incident between David Gardea and a woman. Gardea allegedly pointed a gun at officers when they arrived. He was killed in an exchange of gunfire.
Victim's Name: David Gardea
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 9, 2018
County: Maricopa
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: 3492
Geography: Urban