Mentally ill man causing a ruckus at mother's home. Mother called police. Man allegedly confronted officers with a shovel. As he approached the officers, he was shot.
Victim's Name: Wayne Brunette
Agency Responsible: Burlington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: November 6, 2013
County: Chittenden
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: shovel
Geography: Suburban