Robert Matz Killed by Clarksburg Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1727 Hamill Ave
Mapping Police Violence:

Officers responded to a home to serve a domestic violence petition on 80-year-old Robert Matz. Police said Matz was disrespectful with the officer and threatened to kill him. The officer reportedly asked Matz if there were any guns in the home, and Matz said there weren't. Police said Matz took out a knife during the conversation and threatened to cut the officers. Matz allegedly got a gun and pointed it at the officers who shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Robert Matz

Agency Responsible: Clarksburg Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 80

Race: White

Date of Death: February 4, 2019

County: Harrison

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: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 4431

Geography: Suburban

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