Deputies responded to a family disturbance call. Authorities said Duran's family called for help, saying Duran was threatening them. When deputies arrived, they found Duran armed with a home-made spear. Police said they attempted to use a Taser when Duran lunged at the deputies. One deputy shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jesus Duran
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 11, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: spear
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1616
Geography: Urban