An officer shot Homer after she pointed a gun at police, authorities said. She had previously fired gunshots near an apartment complex and called police multiple times to say she had shot several people, according to investigators. She allegedly pointed her gun at herself before directing it toward officers.
Victim's Name: Sherrisa Homer
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 36
Race: Native American
Date of Death: February 21, 2016
County: Maricopa
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1290
Geography: Urban