Police said they shot and killed Johnson and his father, Matthew Wood Jr, while the two were aiming their guns across a street. The officers encountered the men during a patrol. Investigators said they believed the pair were about to begin shooting when police arrived. This narrative is heavily disputed by community members.
Victim's Name: Matthew Wood
Agency Responsible: Baltimore Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 31, 2016
County: Baltimore City
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: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1425
Geography: Urban