Deputies were called after Chavez was reportedly acting suicidal, and a deputy fatally shot the 54-year-old after he pointed a hunting rifle at officers.
Victim's Name: John Chavez
Agency Responsible: Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 4, 2013
County: Bernalillo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural