Crowe's sister initially called police and told them that her brother was acting suicidal, and was threatening to shoot anyone who came into his house. Arriving officers found Crowe, who was bipolar, hiding under a bed and began shooting towards the officers, leading them to exchange gunfire at fatally hit Crowe.
Victim's Name: Clifford Crowe
Agency Responsible: Knoxville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: March 6, 2014
County: Knox
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban