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Jose Enrique Cortez
United States · Aged 26 · Died 11/03/2021
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Police responded to reports of an person screaming and pounding on cars. Upon arrival, police said Jose Cortez got into a other and drove away. Cortez reportedly sideswiped a patrol car. Cortez eventually abandoned the other and fled on foot. Police caught up to him and said Cortez moved toward them. An officer deployed a Taser which was reportedly not effective. Police alleged Cortez moved toward officers while reaching near his rear waistband. Police shot and killed Cortez. Cortez was unarmed.
Alleged responsible partyGlendale Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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