Police had been receiving reports that the armed man—who was wearing a kilt, combat-style boots and no shirt—had been wandering in other parts of downtown and Shockoe Slip. When officers encountered the man, they ordered him to drop his weapons. Police used a Taser, but when that was not effective, two officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Alexander J. Schoessel
Agency Responsible: Richmond Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: July 25, 2017
County: Richmond City
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: ax
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2801
Geography: Urban