Officers responded to a report of a man shooting a gun into the air on a busy street corner. An officer shot and killed Ayala when he ignored their commands and allegedly pointed the gun towards them.
Victim's Name: Ramon Ayala
Agency Responsible: Sunnyside Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 7, 2013
County: Yakima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural