A Canyon Lake man was shot and killed by San Marcos Police Jan. 4 after authorities say he pointed a pellet pistol at officers during a traffic stop.

John Richard Camacho, 27, was identified as the person killed in the incident. Authorities said Camacho had an extensive criminal record that included weapons-related and violent offenses. Camacho was currently on parole at the time of the shooting.

According to a press release, San Marcos Police were dispatched to the 100 block of South LBJ Drive ...