Casillas tried to elude officers when they attempted a routine traffic stop. Casillas sped away, and officers broke off a pursuit after Casillas drove through several traffic lights. Officers again tried to stop Casillas, but he drove to Clovis Avenue and Lansing Way, where he ran from the car. Several officers approached the home where Casillas was reportedly hiding. Officers found Casillas hiding in a backyard, holding a 2-foot-long metal pipe. He refused to surrender and ran toward a police officer with the pipe, so the officer fired his gun and struck Casillas.
Victim's Name: Casimero Carlos Casillas
Agency Responsible: Fresno Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 7, 2015
County: Fresno
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: metal pipe
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 813
Geography: Suburban