Edgewater Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of a disturbance. Upon their arrival, Edgewater Sgt. John Tarr and officer Charles Geiger encountered 34-year-old Trevor Silvia, who confronted them wielding a knife and making threats.The cops attempted to subdue Silvia using a Taser, but it had no impact in stopping Silvia's forward charge, and they subsequently opened fire. Silvia was transported by Volusia County Sheriff's Air-One helicopter to Halifax Health Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: Trevor Silvia
Agency Responsible: Edgewater Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: October 24, 2014
County: Volusia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban