Police say that Atkinson was a perceived threat when officers encountered him for allegedly shoplifting juice from a convenient store. Police say a gun was found near his body.
Victim's Name: Keith Atkinson
Agency Responsible: New Orleans Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 16, 2014
County: Orleans
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Urban