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