Police attempted to stop Wilkerson's 1997 Mercury Mountaineer for an unspecified traffic violation, police said. Wilkerson refused to stop and drove through several neighborhoods as police pursued him. Two off-duty officers were trying to help other officers stop Wilkerson at South Eugene and Louisiana when Wilkerson sped straight at them. One of the officers fired multiple shots into the front windshield, striking Wilkerson in the head. Wilkerson died at the scene.
Victim's Name: Tyris Wilkerson
Agency Responsible: Baton Rouge Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 28, 2013
County: East Baton Rouge
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban