Police were chasing a reported stolen car. The chase ended in front of Washington High School, police said. The specifics of why he was shot and killed were not immediately disclosed.
Victim's Name: Christian Vargas
Agency Responsible: Colton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 12, 2016
County: San Bernardino
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1882
Geography: Suburban