James Richard Jimenez, 41, died on March 13, 2015, in Napa, California, after an officer-involved shooting. Officers from the Napa Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit were preparing to serve a search warrant at his East Avenue residence when Jimenez rode past them on a motorcycle, recognized the officers, and tried to flee. He lost control near Spring Street and Hill Avenue and, as officers approached, was ordered repeatedly to show his hands. Police say Jimenez reached toward his midsection where officers believed he had a handgun, and Officer Thomas Keener fired three shots, striking Jimenez in the front of his body. He was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center and later died.

Officers found a handgun, suspected methamphetamine, and cash on Jimenez at the scene. All four officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave while the Napa County Sheriff’s Department and the Napa Police Department’s Internal Affairs unit investigated. The Napa County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the incident; the case is complicated by Jimenez’s extensive criminal history, prior arrests, multiple aliases, and a 2014 struggle with officers after attempting to hide cocaine.

Did anyone witness the pursuit or the moments after the crash near Spring and Hill Avenue?