Cuyler allegedly shot at officers after they stopped him while he was driving. Officers returned fire, killing Cuyler, police said. Two officers were hit by Cuyler's shots and have been released from the hospital after receiving treatment for their injuries, according to authorities.
Victim's Name: Tyrie Cuyler
Agency Responsible: Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 27, 2015
County: Chatham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 960
Geography: Urban