Shaun Leo Gates was allegedly threatening people with two knives when he was confronted by police. He allegedly refused to put it down and advanced on officers before he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Shaun Leo Gates
Agency Responsible: Garland Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: July 10, 2018
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3855
Geography: Suburban