Morales, an alleged drug dealer, shot a deputy who approached him for "suspicious behavior". Deputies returned fire after Morales ran away on foot. Morales died on scene.
Victim's Name: Alberto Cornelio Morales
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 9, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban