Nicholson was threatening his mother with a screwdriver. After a fight with police, he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Jahlire Nicholson
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 14, 2017
County: Queens
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: screwdriver
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2222
Geography: Urban