Kyron Sands allegedly tried to break into a woman's house with a gun in Norwich. Police said when they tried to stop him, he shot at them, held up a driver and then fled. Police eventually shot Sands after he crashed into a tree and allegedly tried to break into another house. Family member said Sands was a paranoid schizophrenic who was off his medication and having a breakdown.
Victim's Name: Kyron Marcell Sands
Agency Responsible: Connecticut State Police, Willimantic Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 20, 2019
County: Windham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4474
Geography: Suburban