SJPD's Metro special-enforcement unit was looking for Mejia in connection with the killing a week earlier of 44-year-old Daniel Canales in East San Jose. The team spotted Mejia driving a Honda Civic they determined was stolen. Officers blocked in Mejia's car and he tried to ram his way out. A San Jose officer had gotten out of his unmarked police car when the Honda accelerated toward him. The officer fired a single shot at Mejia, who killed.
Victim's Name: Elias Mejia
Agency Responsible: San Jose Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 18, 2013
County: Santa Clara
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban