Pirtle was in a domestic situation, struggling over a semi-automatic weapon with others. When an officer arrived Pirtle retrieved the weapon, ignored officer's commands to drop the weapon. Pirtle was subsequently shot.
Victim's Name: Tabanico “Tommy” Ysidro Pirtle
Agency Responsible: Elko Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: November 30, 2014
County: Elko
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban