Donald Lee Cramer Killed by Avondale Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
North 107th Ave and Thomas Rd
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Avondale police were called out to a "disorderly person with a gun" at a home. When officers arrived at the home, they removed people who were inside the residence. The suspect, Donald Lee Cramer, stayed on the back patio as officers tried negotiating with him to surrender. An Avondale officer shot and killed him, "in fear for his life" after the man pointed his gun at officers, police said.

Victim's Name: Donald Lee Cramer

Agency Responsible: Avondale Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Race: White

Date of Death: June 3, 2017

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2625

Geography: Suburban

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