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Investigation Report Internal Affairs Case Number S 2017-0013

The document summarizes an investigation report from a police civilian review board regarding an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Romeo Carrillo. The report finds that officers Lt. Craig Gleason and Off. Moeilealoalo Tafisi were justified in using deadly force against Carrillo. According to witness statements and evidence, Carrillo had already shot another individual and opened fire on the officers during a vehicle pursuit and confrontation, posing a threat of death or serious bodily injury. Although Carrillo ultimately died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the officers' use of deadly force was deemed to be within policy based on the circumstances and threat presented by Carrillo. The review board recommends making the

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Investigation Report Internal Affairs Case Number S 2017-0013

The document summarizes an investigation report from a police civilian review board regarding an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Romeo Carrillo. The report finds that officers Lt. Craig Gleason and Off. Moeilealoalo Tafisi were justified in using deadly force against Carrillo. According to witness statements and evidence, Carrillo had already shot another individual and opened fire on the officers during a vehicle pursuit and confrontation, posing a threat of death or serious bodily injury. Although Carrillo ultimately died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the officers' use of deadly force was deemed to be within policy based on the circumstances and threat presented by Carrillo. The review board recommends making the

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POLICE CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD

Investigation Report

Internal Affairs Case Number S 2017-0013

Complainant: C- Romeo Carrillo (W/M)(Deceased)


(Race/Gender)
Alleged Policy Violation: Improper Use of Force-Deadly Force

Subject Officer: S- Lt. Craig Gleason (W/M)


(Race/Gender) S1-Off. Moeilealoalo Tafisi (PI/M)
Subject Officer’s Years of Service: S- 28 years
S1- 13 years
Date of Alleged Incident: 5/30/17

Date Investigation Requested: 5/30/17

Date Filed with Internal Affairs 5/30/17

Date Investigation Completed: 9/21/17

Panel Members: Kevin Parke


Catalina Pilar Cardona
Brandon Myers
Teresa Garrett

Date of Panel Meeting: 9/27/17

Interviews Conducted: 10+

It should be noted that the narratives contained in this report are summaries that
have been paraphrased from interviews. They should not be interpreted as
verbatim transcripts. The narrative is intended to accurately communicate the
substance of the major points in each interview.

Synopsis:

As will be explained below, this matter started as a shooting in downtown SLC, turned into a
pursuit, and terminated in Tooele County, UT, with a shooting involving one subject and both
officers. The evidence will show that C fired repeatedly upon S and S1, who returned fire,
striking C. However, the evidence will show that the shot that killed C was self-inflicted. C was
not alone during this incident, he was with a partner, who surrendered to the officers once the

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confrontation began in Tooele. The following summary and review was taken from the publicly
released report from the Tooele County District Attorney’s (TCDA) Office:

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Romeo Carrillo, herein referred to as C, is the involved citizen:

C died as a result of wounds he suffered during this incident.

Lt. Craig Gleason, herein referred to as S, is the subject of this matter and provided the
following:

S was fully interviewed and this was recorded and will be retained for future use, if needed. His
overall perceptions were captured in the DA’s report and so they will not be retold herein.

Off. Moeilealoalo Tafisi, herein referred to as S1, is the subject of this matter and provided
the following:

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S1 was fully interviewed and this was recorded and will be retained for future use, if needed. His
overall perceptions were captured in the DA’s report and so they will not be retold herein.

Numerous witnesses saw portions of the incident, including officers from various agencies
and citizens. Due to the facts of the case, those accounts will not be retold herein as their
overall observations were captured in the DA’s account and are available to be used in the
future, if necessary.

Evidence:

The following evidence is in the IA investigative file for review in the future, if needed. The
author of this report reviewed the evidence and based upon the facts of the matter, will not
recount each item of evidence as this case is already adequately laid out above:

Crime Scene Photos


Autopsy Photos
Body Camera Footage
The Tooele County DA’s report
Witness Statements
Police Radio Traffic Recordings
Police Reports

Allegations:

This incident was a use of Deadly Force matter, and as such, it is automatically reviewed despite
the fact that a formal complaint by anyone was not submitted.

Definitions

Unfounded: The reported incident did not occur.

Exonerated: The employee’s actions were reasonable under the circumstances.

No determination is possible: There is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion as to


whether or not the employee violated policy.

Sustained: The employee’s action(s) are in violation of the policy or procedure of the
Police department.

Analysis and Recommendation:

Under the law and SLCPD policy, the issue in play is fairly straight forward and can be
summarized as follows: “…the officer reasonably believes the use of deadly force is necessary to
prevent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person.”

S and S1 responded to a shooting with injuries in the downtown area of SLC and were able to
confirm the vehicle they were following was in fact the vehicle used in the previous shooting. As
described above, the two subjects fled from the officers and other law enforcement entities that
became involved in the matter. Once the PIT maneuver brought their car to a stop, S1 exited his

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police car and came under immediate fire. The officers made every attempt to get the subjects to
disarm and surrender, with one of them doing so at this point.

S recounted watching C place his rifle against his own head and although neither S nor the other
witnesses were able to see the self-inflicted shot, a shot was fired and C was next seen slumped to
the ground, with what was later determined to be the fatal wound to his head.

C was struck by rounds fired by the officers although the self-inflicted wound was determined by
the Medical Examiner to have been the fatal wound.

Based upon the facts of the case, which included the statements of the officers, witness officers
and others, as well as video evidence available, C opened fire upon the officers who were
investigating an earlier crime wherein C and his passenger were identified as having been
involved in a shooting of another citizen. The officers rightfully believed C and his partner were
armed, they knew that a shooting had already occurred demonstrating C and his partner’s
willingness to use deadly force, and upon initial face-to-face contact, C opened fire on the
officers. The passenger in the vehicle with C was given the same opportunity to submit to arrest,
and he took that offer, while C obviously refused. There is no way in knowing what C was
thinking but it was clear that escape was no longer an option. C had to know that without
submitting, more and more officers were bound to arrive; he knew his vehicle was disabled due to
the crash and the tires being spiked, so his options were limited.

Although it is apparent that C killed himself, both officers fired at C, thereby employing Deadly
Force. The facts clearly show that C posed a threat of death or serious bodily injury to both
officers as well as arriving officers and any citizens nearby. The officers used every attempt to
deescalate the situation by demanding that C and his partner submit to arrest, which one of them
did. The other options available to the officers would only increase the chances for C to shoot
more people, law enforcement personnel and others included, so they reasonably opted to protect
themselves and others from the previously exhibited behavior that had resulted in one person
being shot and both officers being shot at.

Panel Findings:

As to the allegation that the use of Deadly Force, by either S or S1, was employed, the Panel
makes a finding of Within Policy.

The Panel makes a finding that this matter is in the public eye and therefore recommends that this
report be made/not be made public.

___________________________________ ____________________________
Catalina Pilar Cardona Date
Panel Chair

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