Juan Manuel Correa-Leyva

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 7/17/2018

Place of the incident:

Tucson, Pima, AZ
E Ajo Way and S Country Club Rd

Deputy Jose Velasco attempted to stop a vehicle that Juan Manuel Correa-Leyva allegedly was driving around 3:20 p.m. Correa tried to get away, dragging Velasco along. Velasco freed himself and followed the vehicle. Police said Correa got out and opened fire at Velasco, hitting him in the leg. The deputy shot and killed him.

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