Thomas Hirko Killed by Lake County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
2925 River Rd
Mapping Police Violence:

Hirko allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times. Police said Hirko confronted responding deputies with an airsoft pistol, which they believed was real. A deputy fired when Hirko raised the gun, according to officials.

Victim's Name: Thomas Hirko

Agency Responsible: Lake County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 54

Race: White

Date of Death: February 4, 2016

County: Lake

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon

Weapon: toy

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1243

Geography: Suburban

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