Joel Byne Killed by Surprise Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
15000 W. Aster Drive
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responded to a report of a man threatening suicide with a gun. Byne made comments that he was going to get police to shoot him. Police attempted to negotiate with Byne and use less lethal means to stop him from shooting himself, but were unsuccessful. At some point during negotiations, Byne was shot by police and later died at hospital.

Victim's Name: Joel Byne

Agency Responsible: Surprise Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 52

Race: White

Date of Death: January 5, 2013

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Suburban

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