Police responded to reports of a person burglarizing vehicles. Police found the individual, Sanders, and a foot chase began. Sanders allegedly fired at officers during the chase. At least two officers returned fire, killing Sanders.
Agency: Corpus Christi Police Department
Motive: vehicle theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Philip Sanders
Death Date: June 29, 2021
County: Nueces
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Unknown race
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: 6962