Responding to a "man with gun" call in an intersection, police reportedly spotted Mendoza walking in the street. They report that when they approached him in their vehicle, he produced a gun. They shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jose Jovanny Mendoza
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 22, 2013
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban