Swatsky was reportedly suicidal and armed with a gun. Police fatally shot him when he pointed the gun at officers, authorities said.
Victim's Name: David Swatsky
Agency Responsible: Comanche County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: April 15, 2016
County: Comanche
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: 1469
Geography: Rural