Deputies attempted to stop a red Dodge Ram around 10:20 p.m. The driver, Modesto Reyes, fled, and deputies pursued. The pursuit ended when Reyes got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. He reportedly tripped and fell, and deputies caught up to him. As the deputy approached Reyes to handcuff him, he reportedly turned around and aimed a gun at the deputy who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Modesto "Marrero Desto" Reyes
Agency Responsible: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 27, 2020
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5846