Soto was one of two suspects police encountered in a stolen car, police said. Police did not provide further details about the shooting but said two officers and a citizen also suffered minor injuries.
Victim's Name: Eric Ortega Soto
Agency Responsible: Hayward Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 13, 2016
County: Alameda
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: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1832
Geography: Suburban