Lucha Jr. was the suspect in two fast-food restaurant robberies. He was involved in a vehicle pursuit with law enforcement leading up to his death. Throughout the 30-minute pursuit, he stopped several times until he was shot inside his van. Fourteen officers shot and killed him. He was armed with a tire iron.
Victim's Name: Daniel Lee Lucha Jr.
Agency Responsible: California Highway Patrol, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, Yuba City Police Department, Wheatland Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: June 7, 2013
County: Sutter
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban