Joseph Godinez Killed by Vacaville Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
321 Nut Tree Rd
Mapping Police Violence:

Police said they spotted a stolen car and called for backup before attempting to stop the vehicle. When officers turned on their lights and sirens, the car fled. The officers used a successful pit maneuver to disable the car. The man got out of the car and was shot and killed. The details as to what precipitated the killing were not immediately released.

Victim's Name: Joseph Godinez

Agency Responsible: Vacaville Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: May 29, 2017

County: Solano

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Vehicle

Weapon: vehicle

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Car

Body Camera: Yes

Washington Post Database ID: 2609

Geography: Suburban

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