Elesvan Cabrales-Contreras

How they died

Deadly force

Officer David Moore was in the area when he observed two rival gangs lining up to fight. While officer made a u-turn to return to the scene, Cabrales-Contreras was shot seven times by rival gang members. By the time officer got on scene, Cabrales was wrestling on the ground with another gang member. Officer identified himself and ordered gang members top stop. The rival gang member rolled away, Cabrales shot a gun in officer's direction. Officer shot back at Cabrales three times. Cabrales then aimed the gun at the officer again, and officer fired four more times. Cabrales was hit a total of 14 times.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Elesvan Cabrales-Contreras, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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