Whitmarsh, who was reportedly suicidal, struck another car and two police cruisers with his own car, according to authorities. Officers shot him when he ignored commands to stop his vehicle and prepared to strike the cruisers a third time, police said.
Victim's Name: Christopher Whitmarsh
Agency Responsible: Beverly Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: October 10, 2015
County: Essex
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 902
Geography: Suburban