Killed when tactical officers of the Memphis police department threw tear gas chemicals into the house where they had chased Dumas, causing the house to catch on fire, and burning him alive. Several neighbors had their house damaged by the flames.
Victim's Name: Aaron Dumas
Agency Responsible: Memphis Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 15, 2013
County: Shelby
Cause of Death: Other
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban