A Mount Pleasant officer tried about 1:30 a.m. to approach Tyrese West, who was riding a bicycle without proper lights. Police say West ran from the officer, who then reportedly saw West had a gun. Police said West failed to follow directions, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Tyrese West
Agency Responsible: Mount Pleasant Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 15, 2019
County: Racine
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4793
Geography: Urban