Officers were investigating an auto theft and attempted to stop Villarreal when he drove the stolen car into a parking lot, according to authorities. Police opened fire after Villarreal allegedly backed his car into a police cruiser.
Victim's Name: Samuel Villarreal
Agency Responsible: Indio Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 14, 2015
County: Riverside
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 914
Geography: Suburban