McKinnis, an army veteran, was shot after an officer who had stopped him heard a gunshot as he walked toward McKinnis's car, according to authorities. A gun was allegedly found next to McKinnis's body. He had been stopped by an officer for a suspected license plate violation.
Victim's Name: Calvin McKinnis
Agency Responsible: New Orleans Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 14, 2015
County: Orleans
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1085
Geography: Suburban