Officers responded to a report of possible vandalism, made contact with an individual, and began a foot pursuit. The individual was allegedly armed with a gun. One officer fired, killing the person.
Agency: Riverside Police Department
Motive: vandalism
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: March 9, 2021
County: Riverside
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6693