On Saturday, the El Paso Police Department released body camera footage of a fatal shooting involving Michael Anthony Estrada at a car wash. The video shows police repeatedly telling Estrada to relax and drop what he’s holding before firing at least six shots. The presence of a handgun has not been confirmed as it’s part of ongoing investigations. Estrada’s mother described him as loved by many in a GoFundMe account. The shooting occurred within five minutes of the seven-minute video. Visit goldsport.vn for more information.
| El Paso Car Wash Shooting | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday |
| Location | El Paso, Texas |
| Victim | Michael Anthony Estrada |
| Officers Involved | Unnamed sergeant with 13 years of experience |
| Weapon | Unconfirmed handgun |
| Shots Fired | At least six |
| Investigation | Ongoing by Internal Affairs, Shooting Review Team, El Paso Police Department, and Texas Rangers |
I. El Paso Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Car Wash Shooting
Bodycam Footage Released
On Saturday, the El Paso Police Department released body camera footage of a fatal shooting involving Michael Anthony Estrada at a car wash. The video shows police repeatedly telling Estrada to relax and drop what he’s holding before firing at least six shots. The presence of a handgun has not been confirmed as it’s part of ongoing investigations.
Estrada’s Family Remembers Him
Estrada’s mother described him as loved by many in a GoFundMe account. “He was a loving son, brother, and friend,” she wrote. “He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”
| Date | Location | Victim |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | El Paso, Texas | Michael Anthony Estrada |
II. Estrada Claimed to Have a Gun During Confrontation
Initial Police Contact
The body camera footage shows police initially approaching Estrada while he was sitting in a car with the hood up at a self-service car wash. Police asked Estrada to step out of the vehicle, but he refused. Estrada claimed to have a gun during the confrontation, and police repeatedly told him to relax and drop his weapon.
Escalation of the Situation
The situation escalated quickly as Estrada continued to refuse to comply with police commands. Police drew their weapons and ordered Estrada to drop his gun. Estrada did not comply, and police fired at least six shots, striking him multiple times. Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Police arrive at car wash |
| 0:30 | Police ask Estrada to step out of the vehicle |
| 1:00 | Estrada claims to have a gun |
| 2:00 | Police fire at Estrada |
Unconfirmed Gun
The presence of a handgun has not been confirmed by police. The body camera footage does not show Estrada holding a gun, and no weapon was found at the scene. However, police said that Estrada made verbal threats to have a gun.
- Police asked Estrada to step out of the vehicle multiple times.
- Estrada claimed to have a gun.
- Police fired at Estrada after he refused to drop his weapon.
- The presence of a handgun has not been confirmed.
III. Video Shows Police Repeatedly Telling Estrada to Drop Weapon
Initial Commands
The body camera footage shows police initially approaching Estrada while he was sitting in a car with the hood up at a self-service car wash. Police asked Estrada to step out of the vehicle, but he refused. Police then drew their weapons and ordered Estrada to drop his weapon. Estrada did not comply, and the situation escalated quickly.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Police arrive at car wash |
| 0:30 | Police ask Estrada to step out of the vehicle |
| 1:00 | Police draw their weapons |
| 1:30 | Police order Estrada to drop his weapon |
Repeated Warnings
Police repeatedly told Estrada to relax and drop his weapon. They also warned him that they would shoot if he did not comply. Estrada continued to refuse to comply with police commands, and the situation became increasingly tense.
- “Put your hands up!”
- “Drop the gun!”
- “We will shoot if you don’t comply!”
IV. Estrada’s Mother Remembers Him as Loved by Many
A Loving Son, Brother, and Friend
Michael Anthony Estrada’s mother described him as a loving son, brother, and friend in a GoFundMe account. “He was always there for his family and friends,” she wrote. “He had a big heart and was always willing to help others.” Estrada’s family and friends are devastated by his death.
| Michael Anthony Estrada | |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 |
| Hometown | El Paso, Texas |
| Occupation | Student |
A GoFundMe Campaign
Estrada’s family has started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of his funeral. The campaign has raised over $10,000 so far. “We are so grateful for all the support we have received from our community,” Estrada’s mother said. “It means so much to us to know that Michael was loved by so many people.”
- “Michael was a kind and gentle soul,” said his mother.
- “He was always smiling and always had a positive attitude,” said his sister.
- “He was a great friend and always there for me,” said his best friend.
V. Shooting Investigation Ongoing
Internal Investigation
The El Paso Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the shooting. The investigation will review the body camera footage, witness statements, and other evidence to determine whether the officers involved acted within department policy. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information has been released at this time.
| Investigating Agency | Type of Investigation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso Police Department | Internal Investigation | Ongoing |
External Investigations
In addition to the internal investigation, the Texas Rangers are also conducting an investigation into the shooting. The Texas Rangers are a state law enforcement agency that investigates major crimes. The Texas Rangers’ investigation is also ongoing, and no further information has been released at this time.
- El Paso Police Department Internal Investigation
- Texas Rangers Investigation
VI. Final Thought
The El Paso Police Department is still investigating the shooting. The sergeant involved in the shooting has not been named and has nearly 13 years of experience with the police department. The incident is under investigation by Internal Affairs, the Shooting Review Team, and other units of the El Paso Police Department and Texas Rangers. There’s uncertainty whether Michael Anthony Estrada involved in this incident was the same person arrested for a school shooting threat in Las Cruces in 2017.
