Romero was shot and killed by police in Boyle Heights. He was suspected of writing gang-style graffiti in the area before he bolted from officers and fired a gun at them, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Victim's Name: Jesse James Romero
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 9, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1776
Geography: Urban