Gerald John Salazar

Deadly force

Officer Mark Morales pursued Salazar on foot in relation to what he believed was a drug deal. Salazar tried to shoot Officer Morales, but the handgun or its ammunition malfunctioned. Salazar entered a other driven by Brian Stanush, who drove away with Salazar. Officers pursued. The other crashed. The two fled on foot. Salazar pointed a gun at Officer Mark Molter. Officer Molter and Officer Nathan Sandoval fatally shot Salazar.