Police were informed that Ramirez was suicidal and possible armed, according to authorities. Officers responded to his home and shot Ramirez when he answered the door and moved his gun in the direction of the officers, police said.
Victim's Name: Mark Ramirez
Agency Responsible: Amarillo Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 20, 2015
County: Potter
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1107
Geography: Suburban