Police were called to Lenor K. Sullivan and Biddle after receiving a call about suspicious vehicles possibly involved in a drug transaction. On performing a traffic stop, officers found that Noroian had an active warrant and and officer tried to arrest him. Noroian allegedly grabbed the officer's gun getting it out of the holster. The two continued to struggle until the officer shot him in the side.
Victim's Name: Jason N. Noroian
Agency Responsible: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Date of Death: February 7, 2013
County: St. Louis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban