Police saw a group of people who began dispersing and running away, police said. As police chased them, one began shooting at police. During the gun battle, an officer was struck in the left arm, and Risher was struck by police gunfire.
Victim's Name: Richard Risher Jr.
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 25, 2016
County: Los Angeles
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1732
Geography: Urban