Hector Alvarez Killed by Gilroy Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
6800 Filbro Dr
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Police were responding to a domestic violence call when they fatally shot Alvarez, officers said. A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Alvarez pulled the hair of a woman, believed to be his girlfriend, and threatened her. Police said they shot Alvarez when he charged at responding officers.

Victim's Name: Hector Alvarez

Agency Responsible: Gilroy Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: December 14, 2015

County: Santa Clara

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Unclear

Weapon: undetermined

Threat Level: undetermined

Body Camera: Yes

Washington Post Database ID: 1093

Geography: Suburban

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