Fernando Sauceda Killed by Jal Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Hwy 115
Mapping Police Violence:

Details are limited on why the chase started but it began in Jal, New Mexico, and ended on State Highway 115 near Wink, Texas. Police say they put out spikes which stopped Sauceda's car. They say Sauceda threatened officers and a Jal police officer shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Fernando Sauceda

Agency Responsible: Jal Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 31

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: November 30, 2015

County: Winkler

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Unclear

Weapon: undetermined

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1227

Geography: Rural

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