A tribal police officer shot at Goodale outside a casino while authorities were arresting him on an outstanding warrant, according to state police. Goodale allegedly pointed a gun before the officer opened fire, causing Goodale to fall from a four-storey parking garage.
Victim's Name: Michael Goodale
Agency Responsible: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: September 20, 2016
County: New London
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1903