Lankisch approached officers with an axe in an aggressive manner - he was subsequently shot and died.
Victim's Name: Isaac Lankisch
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: White
Date of Death: December 6, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: axe
Geography: Urban