Police were called to a residence for a "domestic disturbance with a suspect at the location armed with a knife." The man did not comply with officers' orders and tried to re-enter the occupied apartment, according to police. After a Taser was used on the man, a fight ensued. He was eventually restrained and killed.
Victim's Name: Reginald Thomas Jr.
Agency Responsible: Pasadena Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 30, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Urban