Officers were on a report of a home invasion. Police came across Young while in the house, and Young struck an officer and was shot and killed, police said.
Victim's Name: William Young Jr.
Agency Responsible: Louisville Metro Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Date of Death: February 11, 2017
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: metal stick
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 2323
Geography: Urban