Police said they responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding an intoxicated man threatening to harm himself. Officer Robert Gay arrived and called for backup. David MacAdams allegedly advanced toward him armed with a knife, and Gay shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: David MacAdams
Agency Responsible: Springfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: December 20, 2018
County: Bay
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Washington Post Database ID: 4410
Geography: Urban