Matthew Blake Richardson opened fire at Saraland Police Officer Jackie Tucker, striking her in the head, when she got to a residence in response to a domestic dispute. Other officers shot and killed Richardson.
Victim's Name: Matthew Blake Richardson
Agency Responsible: Saraland Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Date of Death: December 21, 2016
County: Mobile
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2156
Geography: Suburban