Angilau, a member of the Tongan Crip Gang, was on trial in federal court on racketeering charges. As a witness testified against him, Angilau rushed the witness stand with a pen or pencil in his hand. A U.S. Marshal shot Angilau multiple times, killing him. Salt Lake City's Pacific Islander community was angered by the shooting and questioned why deadly force was necessary. Shooting is being investigated by FBI.
Victim's Name: Siale Angilau
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: April 21, 2014
County: Salt Lake
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: pen
Geography: Urban