Responding to a possible domestic disturbance, Officer Andrew Kappler and another officer found Bonty "hurting himself" in his home with one or two steak knives. When he "made a threatening move" toward his mother Cynthia Bonty, Kappler shot him once. Mrs. Bonty, who has retained a lawyer, claims the police tasered him twice, which they deny.
Victim's Name: Michael Bonty
Agency Responsible: Wasilla Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 15, 2014
County: Matanuska-Susitna
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife