William Clark III Killed by Rotterdam Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1061 Roberta Rd
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responded to a mother's call regarding her son, a former Marine, who was having an emotional crisis. Police came in, and Clark attacked them with a knife. They tried less-lethal means, but ultimately shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: William Clark III

Agency Responsible: Rotterdam Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 30

Race: White

Date of Death: April 10, 2016

County: Schenectady

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1451

Geography: Suburban

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