Roger Fortner Killed by League City Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
314 Morningside Dr
Mapping Police Violence:

Police said Roger Fortner threatened officers with a samurai-style sword when they came with a warrant. Police said that when Fortner did not put the weapon down, League City police Officer Andrew Gilbertson fired a blunt impact projectile, and Officer Matt Maggiolino shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Roger Fortner

Agency Responsible: League City Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 49

Race: White

Date of Death: May 1, 2018

County: Galveston

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: sword

Threat Level: undetermined

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Washington Post Database ID: 4273

Geography: Suburban

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