Police responded to a call that Storay was causing a disturbance on a city bus. As the officer escorted Storay off the bus, Storay allegedly hit him with a cane. The officer responded by shooting and killing Storay. Storay was a disabled Army veteran who required the cane to walk. In 2011, Storay filed a lawsuit against the North Little Rock Police Department after three officers allegedly assaulted him.
Victim's Name: Robert J. Storay
Agency Responsible: North Little Rock Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 5, 2014
County: Pulaski
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: cane
Geography: Urban