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