On the morning of February 14, 2009, Metro Officers stopped 35-year-old Edmundo Del Valle for jaywalking across Fremont Street near Maryland Parkway. Police say Del Valle pulled out a large pistol and refused to follow the officers’ orders to drop the weapon.

Del Valle remained on the sidewalk in front of businesses Fremont Street brandishing his weapon. Officers continued to issue orders for Del Valle to drop his weapon, but he did not comply.

An officer trained in crisis intervention spoke with Del Valle in an attempt to negotiate his surrender. Several minutes later, Del Valle allegedly pointed his weapon at officers. Officers fired at Del Valle, incapacitating him.

Officers began to render aid and called for EMT’s. Del Valle was transported to UMC where doctors performed emergency lifesaving procedures, but Del Valle died from his injuries.

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