Police received multiple reports that Achstein was chasing and threatening people while brandishing a gun, according to authorities. A responding officer shot Achstein during an altercation, police said. Officials later said that he was carrying a BB gun.
Victim's Name: Corey Achstein
Agency Responsible: Suffolk Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: December 28, 2015
County: Suffolk City
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1131
Geography: Suburban