Moises Flores Andrade, 25, Died in Stockton Police Shooting at Home Along the 2000 Block of Nevada Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (May 8, 2026) – A 25-year-old man identified as Moises Andrade has tragically died in a Stockton police shooting near property on the 2000 block of Nevada Street and Deep Cliff Way.
Stockton police officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:00 AM on Monday. Officers received reports of a suspicious person who was allegedly armed with an axe.
That person may have been smashing through the front door of the home before leaving the area. Authorities later discovered Moises Andrade at a home along Deep Cliff Way.
Officers claimed that he grabbed an axe during the encounter. One officer drew his weapon, and another officer used a taser.
Moises Andrade was shot after allegedly raising the axe. Paramedics were called to the scene of the shooting to help the man.
Despite life-saving measures, he later died due to his injuries. A full investigation into the Stockton police shooting remains ongoing.
Liability for Stockton Police Shootings
Police officers in California must use a great deal of care to avoid needlessly harming suspects. Pursuant to 42 U.S. Code § 1983, every person who, under the color of any statute, law or ordinance, causes a citizen of the United States to be deprived of their rights secured by the constitution, shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law. Courts in California will take into consideration a number of factors when determining whether or not any specific use of force was excessive.
- Crime Severity: Courts will consider the severity of the suspected offense of the person that they are attempting to apprehend.
- Immediate Threat: Courts will consider whether or not there was any immediate threat present to officers.
- Alternatives: Courts will take into consideration whether or not the officers involved had options to use less lethal measures to remedy the situation.
- Department Protocol: Courts will consider whether or not officers follow department protocol and necessary safety rules.
A large portion of police shootings are totally preventable. They tend to involve situations where officers are either unwilling or unable to de-escalate encounters. Part of the problem is that many officers are not well trained for encounters with suspects who may be in the midst of a mental health crisis. It is worth considering whether or not officers may have been dealing with someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
Steps to Take After Stockton Police Shootings
Many police shootings involve suspects who are suffering from an untreated mental illness. According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, “The risk of being killed while being approached or stopped by law enforcement in the community is 16 times higher for individuals with untreated serious mental illness than for other civilians.” Multiple steps should be taken after any police shooting.
- All of the body camera footage from responding officers should be sought.
- Medical records related to injuries should be collected.
- The actions leading up to the deadly encounter should be scrutinized.
- The family of the person who died in a police shooting should seek the guidance of an experienced civil rights attorney.
Police departments are supposed to only use lethal force as an absolute measure of last resort. Unfortunately, this does not always take place. To make matters worse, police departments will virtually never accept responsibility when one of their officers kills someone. This is why it is so important that these incidents are investigated by an outside party. The family of any person who dies in a police shooting is able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Stockton Police Shootings
We at Carrazco Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of Moises Andrade. Any person who may have more information would happen to reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough review of what went wrong. Many questions remain unanswered at this time.
Do you need more information about a Stockton police shooting? Our team of civil rights advocates is here for you. We care deeply that victims of police brutality are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (800) 541-3244.
