Michael Lee Morris Killed by Columbus Division of Police

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
500 Josephine Avenue
Mapping Police Violence:

After a stabbing, the female victim told police a few locations where they could possibly find Michael Morris. Officers began checking a few locations and were given information the suspect was threatening to commit suicide by cop. Moore exited the residence with a large fixed blade combat knife and confronted officers in the rear of the location. Two officers shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Michael Lee Morris

Agency Responsible: Columbus Division of Police

Gender: Male

Age: 53

Race: White

Date of Death: February 14, 2017

County: Franklin

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2338

Geography: Suburban

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