According to police, a Motel 6 manager called police to report Porter damaged a room at the motel. Police say he discharged a firearm at the motel. A fight broke out, and police shot and killed Porter.
Victim's Name: Shelly Porter III
Agency Responsible: Englewood Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 5, 2017
County: Montgomery
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: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 2286
Geography: Suburban