Police were responding to a domestic disturbance between a couple at a motel. The couple left in a vehicle, and police followed them and initiated a traffic stop. Officers shot and killed Franco after he allegedly exited the vehicle and brandished a handgun at them.
Victim's Name: Emmanuel Franco
Agency Responsible: Monterey Park Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: February 15, 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