Undercover Los Angeles Police Department officers were investigating a series of robberies when they spotted Juan Barillas, who attempted to flee in a vehicle. He got out of the car after a short chase, at which point officers shot and killed him, police said. Details like what prompted officers to start shooting and whether the suspect was carrying a weapon were withheld.
Victim's Name: Juan Andres Barillas
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 30, 2017
County: Los Angeles
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: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3175
Geography: Urban