Michael Alcaraz fired shots while attempting to carjack at least two women at a BP gas station and then fired more shots in a third attempt to obtain a car at the intersection, according to police. Goshen police responded and pursuit of a Dodge Durango being driven by the gunman started. Police alleged Alcaraz fired at police with a shotgun several times during the short pursuit. He stopped the Durango in the parking lot of Double D's Bar and Grill where police shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Michael Alcaraz
Agency Responsible: Goshen Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 5, 2017
County: Elkhart
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2482
Geography: Urban