Francisco Alvarado

Suicide

Several domestic disturbances were reported at Alvarado's home, police said. Officers patrolling the area spotted Alvarado driving near SW 44 and May Avenue. He then led them on a chase to Interstate 44 and SW 15. After pulling over, officer Phil Martin saw an apparent muzzle flash inside the car Alvarado was driving and fired his gun two times into the back of the car. According to a report issued by the state medical examiner's office, neither bullet fired by Martin struck Alvarado, and Alvarado shot and killed himself.