Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the BP gas station on New Bern Ave. David Tylek Atkinson stole cash and tobacco products. When officers arrived, witnesses pointed them in the direction where Atkinson had run. When officers approached Atkinson, gunfire was exchanged, and one police officer was wounded along with Atkinson, who was killed. A handgun, cigarettes and cash reportedly were on the ground beside him.
Victim's Name: David Tylek Atkinson
Agency Responsible: Raleigh Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 13, 2020
County: Wake
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5835