Christopher Templo Marquez was suspected of shooting at police, and he hid in a Dumpster on the campus of San Diego High School for about 11 hours. Police said Marquez grew increasingly agitated as the standoff continued. Police reportedly heard Marquez make threatening comments, then saw him push the woman into a position where they believed he was about to shoot her. Two police snipers shot and killed Marquez.
Agency: San Diego Police Department
Motive: shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Christopher Templo Marquez
Death Date: April 13, 2021
County: San Diego
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing