Officers responded to a report of a possible armed home invasion. Several people called 911 and told dispatchers there was a man with a gun chasing a woman, later identified as 41-year-old Mercy Cordova. Police arrived to find Cordova dead. When the officers turned a corner, Clark started shooting from the second floor. Police returned fire and killed Clark.
Victim's Name: Francis Clark
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Native American
Date of Death: May 14, 2016
County: Maricopa
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: 1537
Geography: Urban