Michael Clarence ****** Killed by Tacoma Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
400 S 65th St
Mapping Police Violence:

A man was crawling on the lawn outside a burning Tacoma house with a rifle in his hand as firefighters battled the flames. Neighbors called 911 with concerns about the man. Witnesses said he appeared to be drunk as he started walking down Pacific Avenue. Police arrived about 10:45 p.m. and ordered the man to put down his gun. He allegedly refused. They exchanged gunfire, and the man was killed.

Victim's Name: Michael Clarence Bender

Agency Responsible: Tacoma Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 27

Race: White

Date of Death: January 7, 2018

County: Pierce

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: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 3290

Geography: Urban

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