Police killings
2013-2020

Arnaldo Caraveo

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 10/29/2018

Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ
I-17 & S 7th Ave

Officers were called for a report of an argument. Arnaldo Caraveo allegedly displayed a handgun during a confrontation with someone while in a white truck. Mesa police attempted to stop Caraveo, but he fled. Police, including DPS and Phoenix police, pursued. A DPS officer rammed the vehicle. Caraveo allegedly opened fire on the troopers, and troopers and Mesa officers shot and killed him.