Officers were dispatched after police received a 911 call reporting a man with a gun who had just invaded a home. Police say the call was made by an adolescent who escaped from the house. When the officers arrived on-scene, they saw Stafford, who fired at them while they were sitting in their police vehicle. The officers then returned fire, killing him.
Victim's Name: Darnell Dayron Stafford
Agency Responsible: Trenton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 13, 2014
County: Mercer
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban