Officers approached suspicious looking vehicle. Avendano was shot after swinging a sword at officers, who were unable to use a Taser.
Victim's Name: Jose Manuel Meza Avendano
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: February 13, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: sword
Geography: Urban