Jose Salas, 29
La Cruces, New Mexico
December 22, 2014
Agencies: Las Cruces Police Department New Mexico
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Salas refused to comply with Legaretta’s commands and led the officer on a brief foot pursuit. Salas then entered Legaretta’s unmarked police vehicle and began to drive recklessly in the parking lot.
At that point Legaretta fired at least one round at Salas in an attempt to stop his action. Salas then drove the stolen unit onto La Fonda Drive and into a concrete drainage canal as he fled the area.
Additional Resources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnvm6Tl6628 added September 26, 2016 07:22
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/956436677717803 added March 25, 2016 10:38
- http://krwg.org/post/las-cruces-officers-cleared-december-shooting added March 25, 2016 10:37