Alehegne allegedly attacked an officer with a metal bicycle chain before she returned fire, according to authorities. Police said the officer was treated for injuries to her face and head and released from the hospital.
Victim's Name: Yonas Alehegne
Agency Responsible: Oakland Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 27, 2015
County: Alameda
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Under investigation
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: chain
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 782
Geography: Urban