Semer reportedly hit an officer with his car while trying to flee a traffic stop. Police said a second officer was partially trapped in Semer's car while Semer drove away. The officer shot and killed Semer after he got out of the car and started to run away on foot, authorities said.
Victim's Name: Demarcus Semer
Agency Responsible: Fort Pierce Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 23, 2016
County: St. Lucie
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1483
Geography: Suburban