Officers were called shortly after 10 p.m. to a home. They encountered Wilson, who was armed with a handgun and reportedly threatened to harm himself. Wilson's parents were at the home and were reported to be in danger. According to police, Wilson threatened officers with a handgun. An officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Martin Wilson
Agency Responsible: Kansas City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: August 6, 2018
County: Clay
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Urban