Police were investigating a stolen car report. A 911 caller reported the car at the address and police saw two men leave the car and enter the building. When the went to the door several people left. Adams stayed inside, threatening suicide. He pointed the gun at police and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: William A. Adams
Agency Responsible: Omaha Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: White
Date of Death: January 28, 2016
County: Douglas
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1214
Geography: Urban