Officers were confronted by Sanchez, an armed robbery suspect, when he left his house with a gun, according to authorities. Police said Sanchez was shot dead when he pointed the weapon at an officer.
Victim's Name: Eddie Gabriel Sanchez Jr.
Agency Responsible: Chico Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 10, 2015
County: Butte
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 995
Geography: Urban