An officer was patrolling an apartment complex when he observed a man reportedly attempting to steal a car part. When the officer attempted to take the man into custody, a struggle ensued. During the struggle, Trevino reportedly walked up to the officer, who claims Trevino had a gun in his hand. A struggle reportedly began between the officer and Trevino. The officer shot and killed Trevino.
Agency: Corpus Christi Police Department
Motive: carjacking
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Tristan Trevino
Death Date: June 28, 2021
County: Nueces
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6963