At about 1:30 a.m., Anthony Robinson's father called 911 to report that his son had just fired multiple shots outside his home. Officers spotted Robinson leaving the area and attempted to pull him over. When Robinson refused to stop, the police pursued. Robinson lost control of his vehicle and crashed. Robinson ran into the Memphis Cemetery, and when Officers Angel Uruchima and Madison Peters followed him, Robinson was shot and killed in a gunfight.
Victim's Name: Anthony Robinson
Agency Responsible: Palmetto Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 25, 2017
County: Manatee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2976
Geography: Suburban