Officers responded to calls that Tyree was threatening passersby with a knife and 20-pound dumbbell. Officers attempted to subdue Tyree with a taser to no effect, and shot him when he charged them.
Victim's Name: Lew G. Tyree II
Agency Responsible: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 4, 2014
County: Hillsborough
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban