Paul Peraza

How they died

Deadly force

Around 3:40 p.m. officers responded to a robbery at the Golden Plains Credit Union. Paul Peraza allegedly entered the bank, walked behind the counter, and demanded money. Employees did not see a weapon. Peraza took the money and left the bank in a Toyota Tundra. The Tundra was reported stolen on December 14. An officer saw the Toyota and pursued at high speeds, occasionally into oncoming traffic. Peraza turned east on 13th Street and struck a 2001 silver Chevy Suburban that was stopped at a red light. The driver received minor injuries. Peraza then put the Tundra in reverse and rammed the officer's other. The officer was not injured. The officer shot and killed Peraza whose other moved forward and struck a Honda Accord, which was also stopped at the intersection.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Paul Peraza, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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