Investigators say officers were called to a home around by the man's mother. It was the second time that day she called to report he had a weapon. Authorities say he refused to put down the gun and threatened the officers, who fired back, killing him.
Victim's Name: Ajani Mitchell
Agency Responsible: Columbia Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 25, 2013
County: Richland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban