After getting into a fight with his father and suffering from depression, Surface was found by police and ordered to stop. Surface allegedly threatened the officer and was shot after reaching into his pocket. Surface was found to be reaching for a silver portable telephone in his pocket. The officer was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
Victim's Name: Caleb Surface
Agency Responsible: Fairfield Township Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: January 18, 2014
County: Butler
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban