Police were responding to a disturbance when they encountered a man who was allegedly armed with a gun. Officers shot and killed the man.
Victim's Name: Hector Leija
Agency Responsible: Carlsbad Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 6, 2013
County: Eddy
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban