About 8:45 a.m., agents investigating cocaine distribution saw an alleged exchange of packages and tried to pull over one of the vehicles involved in the handoff. Gus Tousis fled, and agents activated their lights and sirens and again tried to stop the vehicle on Central Avenue, where Tousis allegedly turned his vehicle and struck one of the agents, who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Gus Tousis
Agency Responsible: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 2, 2018
County: Cook
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3730
Geography: Urban