Vanosdall, a parolee, was breaking into an acquaintance's house with a chainsaw. When officers arrived, he shot at them. They returned fire, killing him.
Victim's Name: Theodore Dennis Vanosdall
Agency Responsible: Salida Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: May 26, 2013
County: Chaffee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural