Tyler's father refused to buy him cigarettes. Tyler took his father's lawn car truck and trailer and his father called the police on him. Tyler fled through a red light, rammed two police cars and was fired upon 6 times by the police. He was hit twice in the head and chest. A video of the chase is on the linked page. Other officers suggested that the pursuing officers 'back off' but they were not supervisors, so they were ignored.
Victim's Name: Tyler Comstock
Agency Responsible: Ames Police Department Officer Adam McPherson
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: White
Date of Death: November 4, 2013
County: Story
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle