Police were attempting to arrest Munoz for an assault charge, according to authorities. Munoz was killed in an exchange of gunfire and an officer was shot in the leg, police said.
Victim's Name: Phillip Munoz
Agency Responsible: Denver Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 2, 2015
County: Denver
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1049
Geography: Urban