Luciano Reyes, 35

Pacoima, California
July 16, 2010

Agencies: Los Angeles Police Department California LAPD

Cause of death: Shooting


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Overview

Luciano Reyes, a 35-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by Los Angeles police Friday, July 16, in the 11900 block of Phillippi Avenue in Pacoima, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

LAPD officers from the Foothill Division responded to a domestic-violence call about 12:40 a.m., said Officer Sara Faden, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department.

According to preliminary information provided by the coroner's office, Reyes allegedly confronted officers while pointing a gun at them, at which point he was shot.

The weapon turned out to be a replica handgun, investigators said.