Suffield police officers were investigating a report of a stolen car when, according to police, Gezotis pulled out a gun during a traffic stop. A Suffield officer then opened fire, killing him. He allegedly robbed a bank an hour prior.
Victim's Name: Thomas Gezotis
Agency Responsible: Suffield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: April 13, 2017
County: Hartford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2501
Geography: Suburban