Police tried to pull over Santos' pickup truck, as he was wanted on a parole violation for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Santos led police on a chase, and allegedly shot at officers from the vehicle. Officers used spikes to stop Santos' vehicle. Santos continued driving, eventually stopping and allegedly exchanging gunfire with police.
Agency: Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety
Motive: Warrant (parole violation)
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Felix Santos
Death Date: January 26, 2021
County: Bexar
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6552