Officers spotted a known gang member carrying a revolver, according to a Los Angeles Police Department official. Mejia was riding a bicycle, and pointed the gun at police. Officers fired multiple shots. Mejia died at the scene.
Victim's Name: William Alexander Mejia
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 21, 2013
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban