Slentz was initially approached by a park ranger at a local park for smelling like alcohol, but later ran off and lead police on a chase that ended after he crashed his car near his home. Officers fired and killed Slentz after hearing him cock a gun through an open window.
Victim's Name: Duane Slentz
Agency Responsible: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: December 18, 2013
County: Marion
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban