Marana Police Officer Cesar Nelson was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel Restaurant, when he saw Caldwell walking up behind him, holding a firearm, police said. Officer Nelson left his vehicle and saw Caldwell raise the gun in his direction, before shooting Caldwell.
Victim's Name: Daniel Lawrence Caldwell
Agency Responsible: Marana Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: February 16, 2015
County: Pima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 156
Geography: Suburban