An officer responded to a robbery at a Sears store. The suspected robber, who had a screwdriver, fled, and the officer chased him for more than a mile to Bosque Circle. He shocked him with a Taser, and he died.
Victim's Name: Raul Gallegos
Agency Responsible: Albuquerque Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 2, 2017
County: Bernalillo
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: screwdriver
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Geography: Suburban