After allegedly robbing a mini-mart at gunpoint and leading police on a car chase, Christopher Escobedo began shooting at officers during the pursuit and eventually lost control of the car. Two Yakima Police officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Christopher "CJ" Escobedo
Agency Responsible: Yakima Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 28, 2017
County: Yakima
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: 3164
Geography: Rural