A man wanted for an alleged parole violation was resisting arrest and then was shot by police. Police said he pointed his finger at them like a gun.
Victim's Name: Michael Bitters
Agency Responsible: Kansas City, KS Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: August 8, 2013
County: Jackson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban