Police investigating a felony theft investigation ended up in a standoff with Berry after he emerged from his home with a gun. Berry, who may have suffered from a mental illness, was fatally shot by a SWAT team after exchanging gunfire with police.
Victim's Name: Michael Berry
Agency Responsible: Abilene Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Date of Death: June 26, 2014
County: Nolan
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural