Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding. A high speed pursuit ensued. After the suspect drove into a vacant lot, he U-turned and drove towards the officers. The officers opened fire, fatally wounding the driver and injuring a passenger.
Victim's Name: Jonathan F. Vasquez
Agency Responsible: San Diego Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 12, 2013
County: San Diego
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban