Police killings
2013-2020

Arnesto Ramos

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 5/7/2014

Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
2000 63rd Street

Police responded to a domestic violence call and found Ramos barricaded in his home with two knives. Police negotiated for an hour but eventually Ramos advanced toward police with his knives. Police shot Ramos with bean bag rounds which did not stop his advance. Police open fired with lethal rounds, killing Ramos. Ramos had previously threatened to commit suicide.