An El Monte officer attempted to stop an SUV in the area of Valley Boulevard and Tyler Avenue for a suspected DUI. The driver fled. He stopped at an intersection, and police officers got out of their vehicles. The driver then drove into a cul-de-sac, turned around and drove towards the officers, shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jose Sanchez
Agency Responsible: El Monte Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 23, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2168
Geography: Suburban