Kerry D. Blake Jr. allegedly carjacked a car with children inside. He released the children then fled to a home where a standoff with police began. He was shot and killed when police entered the home. He had reportedly threatened police with an iron bar and a sword. Blake's family said he suffered from schizophrenia, but it was not reported whether police were aware of his medical issues upon arrival.
Victim's Name: Kerry D. Blake
Agency Responsible: Rockford Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 30, 2018
County: Winnebago
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: sword
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 4341
Geography: Urban