Officers stopped McGinty for an unknown reason. When they stepped out of their vehicle, he allegedly began shooting at them. He hit one officer in the face, injuring him. Officers then shot and killed McGinty.
Victim's Name: R.T. McGinty
Agency Responsible: Avondale Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 14, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban