Police responded to a call from a combat veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder stating that he was suicidal. On arriving the officers found him armed, but wanting to talk with police. After repeated warnings not to, Wernli reached for his holstered pistol and was shot by police. Wernli died at the hospital.
Victim's Name: Dustin Patrick Wernli
Agency Responsible: Tucson Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: January 15, 2013
County: Pima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban