Deputies shot and killed Marco Benito around 9:15 a.m. in the area of the San Juan County landfill. Benito allegedly threatened deputies, stating he had a firearm and refused to show his hands.
Agency: San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Assault/battery
Confrontation Type: Other Crimes Against People
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Marco Antonio Benito
Death Date: August 31, 2020
County: San Juan
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Other
Washington Post Database ID: 6136