Police were executing the warrant, which was related to a possible internet crime against children, when Shawn Blowers allegedly confronted officers with a knife. Neenah police officer Christopher Gorden shot and killed Blowers.
Victim's Name: Shawn D. Blowers
Agency Responsible: Neenah Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: White
Date of Death: June 25, 2019
County: Winnebago
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4815
Geography: Suburban