Deng Manyoun Killed by Louisville Metro Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
S 4th St & W Oak St
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Surveillance video shows Blanford getting out of a squad car and talking to Manyoun, who appeared unsteady on his feet. Manyoun then walks out of the picture and re-emerges with a flagpole that he then swings at Blanford. The video shows Blanford firing his weapon, leading to Manyoun's death.

Victim's Name: Deng Manyoun

Agency Responsible: Louisville Metro Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 35

Race: Black

Date of Death: June 13, 2015

County: Jefferson

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use

Armed: Unclear

Weapon: flagpole

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 548

Geography: Urban

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