After deputies pulled over Padilla there was a struggle between them. Deputies believed Padilla had a weapon leading deputies to shoot and kill Padilla. A weapon was recovered from the scene.
Victim's Name: Adam Padilla
Agency Responsible: Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 17, 2014
County: Bernalillo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban