Felipe Valdovinos

How they died

Deadly force

Deputies saw Valdovinos and an unidentified man walking out of a "darkened alley and attempted to make contact with them," according to a statement released by the Sheriff's Department. Valdovinos reportedly ran from the deputies, then turned around and began to shoot at them, according to the statement. One deputy was shot in the leg. The deputies returned fire and chased Valdovinos to the onramp, where he was met by three more deputies. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why we remember them

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

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