Tillman was shot after jumping back into his car during a traffic stop and trying to drive away. Police said he was stopped because his car did not have headlights. Officers said they were dragged as Tillman attempted to flee and that they tried to subdue him with a Taser before opening fire.
Victim's Name: Willie Tillman
Agency Responsible: Fayetteville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 23, 2016
County: Washington
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1527
Geography: Urban