Bruce Kelley Jr. Killed by Port Authority Police

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Whitney Ave
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Authorities say Kelley and his 60-year-old father were drinking alcohol in a busway gazebo in Wilkinsburg when they fought with officers. Zappala says officers had already tried to stun Kelley at least six times, with no effect, when they released the police dog. Zappala says Kelley stabbed the German shepherd and then was shot at 10 times by one officer and two times by another officer.

Victim's Name: Bruce Kelley Jr.

Agency Responsible: Port Authority Police

Gender: Male

Age: 37

Race: Black

Date of Death: January 31, 2016

County: Allegheny

Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

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: 1220

Geography: Suburban

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