Carlos Mejia Killed by Salinas Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
936 Del Monte Ave.
Mapping Police Violence:

Officers responding to a burglary call confronted Mejia and shot him after he brandished a gardening shears. Mejia's family filed a wrongful death suit against the city several days later.

Victim's Name: Carlos Mejia

Agency Responsible: Salinas Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: May 20, 2014

County: Monterey

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: garden shears

Geography: Suburban

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