Evelio Rivera was wanted for allegedly shooting a Milford police officer. Officers were attempting to arrest Rivera when he allegedly opened fire. Rivera was killed during the exchange.
Agency: Milford Police Department
Motive: Warrant (attempted murder)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Evelio Rivera
Death Date: December 10, 2020
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6425