David Lee Tovar Jr.

Death by Force

David Lee Tovar Jr., a 27-year-old resident of San Jose, California, died on January 21, 2021, in a police-involved shooting. Tovar was a suspect in a murder case and had a history of violent felonies. On the day of his death, undercover officers from the San Jose Police Department's Covert Response Unit attempted to arrest him at an apartment complex. When Tovar noticed the officers, he fled into the complex. During the pursuit, officers reported seeing Tovar reach into his waistband, leading t ...Read More

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