The officer involved was dispatched to the 4200 block of East Jackson Street on a report of a threat. Police would not elaborate on the nature of the threat. Police say an altercation between the officer and Storm Allen Smith, 26, occurred. A foot pursuit and a struggle ensued between the two, then police say the officer shot and killed Smith.
Victim's Name: Allen 'Storm' Smith
Agency Responsible: Muncie Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Date of Death: April 15, 2016
County: Delaware
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1471
Geography: Urban