An officer fatally shot Melvin, who police said was a suspect in a burglary, after Melvin reportedly struck the officer's head with a flashlight during a physical struggle as the officer responded to a burglar alarm.
Victim's Name: Joseph Melvin
Agency Responsible: Clearlake Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: White
Date of Death: March 29, 2016
County: Lake
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: flashlight
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1420
Geography: Suburban