Police said 33-year-old Joshua Deysie spent a half hour in a standoff with officers, eventually pointing a gun right at the officers. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Joshua Deysie
Agency Responsible: Mesa Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Native American
Date of Death: April 29, 2015
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 416
Geography: Suburban