Angel's partner called police as he was in distress and acting suicidal. The police have not released any details leading to the shooting.
Agency: Zapata Sheriff's Office
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Angel B. Degollado
Death Date: March 14, 2021
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 6724