After a failed traffic stop and brief chase, Avechuco allegedly drove his vehicle towards an officer who fatally fired and shot the 40-year-old. The shooting was later ruled justified.
Victim's Name: Lauro Jesus Avechuco
Agency Responsible: Sierra Vista Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 13, 2014
County: Cochise
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban