Iraq veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, and firefighter Wendt appeared on his front lawn with a weapon to confront local police, responding to an evening call about a suicidal man. Wendt retreated into the house while SWAT members set up a perimeter. He then came back out to point his weapon at police. He was fatally shot.
Victim's Name: Donald R. Wendt
Agency Responsible: Bradenton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Date of Death: November 23, 2014
County: Manatee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban