Matthews allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint from a woman, and drove the vehicle until crashing and the vehicle became inoperable. Police caught up to Matthews and claim Matthews fired at least one shot towards them, before police shot and killed him.
Agency: Arvada Police Department
Motive: armed robbery
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Eugene Matthews
Death Date: June 2, 2021
County: Jefferson
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6906