Ervin Eugene Sweat Jr. Killed by Arcata Police Department, Humboldt State University Police Department

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H St & 9th St
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Ervin Sweat had reportedly been involved in a fight, and he had allegedly been displaying a handgun in the plaza. When two police officers arrived to investigate, he got out of a car and shot the handgun at the officers, wounding one Humboldt State University Police officer, police said. The officers then shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Ervin Eugene Sweat Jr.

Agency Responsible: Arcata Police Department, Humboldt State University Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Race: Black

Date of Death: September 9, 2017

County: Humboldt

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2940

Geography: Suburban

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