Edgar Arbizo Battad

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.