Edgar Arbizo Battad

How they died

Deadly force

Battad rear-ended another driver who followed and confronted Battad. When officers arrived, they saw Edgar Battad stabbing another person. Battad went inside an apartment, grabbed a pistol and began firing at police through his door before fleeing. Officers chased after him, and a running gun battle between the parties ensued. Police shot and killed Battad and the hail of gunfire (~3 dozen shots) hit not only Battad, but a police officer, nearby buildings, cars, and bystanders.

Why we remember them

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

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