Winesett, a suspect in an armed bank robbery, was shot after he allegedly confronted officers with a razor blade, police said. Bystander video from the shooting appears to show an officer opening fire after Winesett takes a step toward him.
Victim's Name: David Winesett
Agency Responsible: Miami Beach Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: December 5, 2015
County: Miami-Dade
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: straight edge razor
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1059
Geography: Urban