Police were called to a report of a suspect stealing items from a nearby store and spotted a man who matched the description of the robbery suspect on a corner near the freeway. When officers tried to approach the man, he fled. An officer caught up with the suspect and a fight ensued. When a second arrived, the shooting occurred.
Agency: El Monte Police Department
Motive: Burglary
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Francisco Flores
Death Date: February 15, 2021
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6614