Mendoza was the suspect in a string of crimes, a home invasion, attempted auto theft and shop break-in in one evening and evading police overnight. After midnight officers spotted a pickup driving recklessly, Mendoza at the wheel. Cornered on a dead-end road, he attempted to ram the police vehicle, and was shot to death.
Victim's Name: David A. Mendoza
Agency Responsible: Bedford County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 30, 2014
County: Bedford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Rural