Police killings
2013-2020

Jack Jacquez Jr.

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 10/12/2014

Rocky Ford, Otero, CO
400 N. Third St

Jacquez returned home with his skateboard around 2:30 am, reportedly after babysitting. Officer James Ashby, 41, allegedly broke down the front door, entered, and proceeded to argue with Jacquez. Witness Sara Lindenmuth states that when Jacquez' back was turned, Ashby shot him twice and then maced or pepper sprayed him while he lay dying on the floor. She also states that when Jacquez' mother tried to call 911, Ashby threw her phone against the wall. Ashby is currently facing a 2nd degree murder charge.