Jerry Perea

How they died

Less-than-lethal force

David Baca and Andrew Jaramillo were responding to a report of domestic violence. The officers stopped Perea, who was riding a bike in the area, because he matched the description of the domestic violence suspect. According to police, Perea hit officers with a crucifix and was subsequently shot with a Taser. Paramedics were called to treat Perea but he became unresponsive, possibly due to cardiac arrest. Perea, who weighed 300 pounds, had heart disease and was high on methamphetamine when he died.

Why we remember them

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

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