As officers arrived around 3 a.m., Luc Ciel was allegedly stabbing two family members, including his son. Police shot and killed him after he reportedly refused their commands. The family members survived.
Victim's Name: Luc Ciel
Agency Responsible: Richmond Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: April 11, 2019
County: Contra Costa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4663
Geography: Urban