Fernandez was wanted for robbing homeless people. When police arrived, he made a run for it. Shots were exchanged. He hit an officer, and was shot and killed. The officer survived.
Victim's Name: Alejandro Campos Fernandez
Agency Responsible: Watsonville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 6, 2015
County: Santa Cruz
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 518
Geography: Suburban