Officers fatally shot Jose when he got out of a car with a gun, according to authorities. Police said the vehicle was stolen.
Victim's Name: Jose Mendez
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: February 6, 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: Car
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1240
Geography: Urban