Police killings
2013-2020

Michael Alcaraz

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 4/5/2017

Goshen, Elkhart, IN
827 Lincolnway E

Michael Alcaraz fired shots while attempting to carjack at least two women at a BP gas station and then fired more shots in a third attempt to obtain a car at the intersection, according to police. Goshen police responded and pursuit of a Dodge Durango being driven by the gunman started. Police alleged Alcaraz fired at police with a shotgun several times during the short pursuit. He stopped the Durango in the parking lot of Double D's Bar and Grill where police shot and killed him.