Deputies tried to make contact with a man riding a bike, police said. The driver deputy recognized him from previous contacts as a narcotics offender. The man then left his bike and fled on foot from the deputies, who followed and caught up to him. He attempted to reach into his pockets and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: William Bowers
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: August 2, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1760
Geography: Suburban