Officers attempted to take a man into custody who reportedly stole a car. Officers followed a suspect in a stolen car to a Walgreens. When officers attempted to arrest the man, there was a confrontation and police shot and killed Daniel Canales Jr.
Agency: Avondale Police Department
Motive: Stolen vehicle
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Daniel Canales Jr.
Death Date: January 17, 2021
County: Maricopa
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other