Police responded to a domestic dispute when a fight broke out and Desmond Phillips was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Desmond Phillips
Agency Responsible: Chico Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 17, 2017
County: Butte
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2440
Geography: Suburban