Saldivar, an 18-wheeler driver, reportedly caused a disturbance in a nearby location, threatening individuals with a machete, before attempting to run over several officers with his rig. Officers opened fire and killed the subject.
Victim's Name: Pedro "Pete" Juan Saldivar
Agency Responsible: Del Rio Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: February 17, 2015
County: Val Verde
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 162
Geography: Suburban