Wakup barricaded himself inside a home Friday night. Early Saturday, police say Wakup fired at officers, who fatally shot him.
Victim's Name: Eric Wakup
Agency Responsible: Norfolk Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: April 23, 2016
County: Norfolk City
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1488
Geography: Urban