Two deputies responded to a 911 "attempted suicide" report. Palencia-Cruz was allegedly in a kitchen holding a long metal knife-like object, and threatened them. Deputies say they repeatedly told him to drop it, that he refused and threw it near their heads. He then allegedly grabbed another long metal object that resembled a knife, pointed it at them and advanced toward them. They shot him an unspecified amount of times. Witness Jose Munoz states he heard arguing outside, then "a couple gunshots."
Victim's Name: Salvador Palencia-Cruz
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 25, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban