Police said an armed Bethea confronted officers when they arrived at his house in response to a domestic dispute. He approached two officers, who repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon. He was shot when he pointed the weapon toward the officers, police said.
Victim's Name: Stephen P. Bethea
Agency Responsible: Bloomington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
Date of Death: March 13, 2013
County: McLean
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban