Police were dispatched for a reported domestic violence situation between two adult brothers. One of the brothers was armed with a knife. After officers arrived, they assisted family members as they escaped out through a window. The 21-year old Hispanic suspect was armed with knives when he confronted police officers. According to police, the man made a statement about wanting to die, and then he moved toward the officers who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Ricardo Hernandez
Agency Responsible: Federal Way Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 8, 2016
County: King
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1942
Geography: Suburban