Lealann Russell Melder Cooley Killed by St. Petersburg Police

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
3311 40th St N
Mapping Police Violence:

The officers encountered Lealann Russell Melder Cooley when they went to check out a noise complaint. Cooley, 46, was sitting in his screened porch. Six officers approached as Cooley had a gun in his hand and a shotgun nearby. After retreating briefly to his home when officers challenged him, Cooley emerged with a rifle and pointed it at them. Several of the officers fired at Cooley, killing him.

Victim's Name: Lealann Russell Melder Cooley

Agency Responsible: St. Petersburg Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 46

Race: White

Date of Death: September 7, 2013

County: Pinellas

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Urban

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