Witnesses said Olmstead was shot dead by police when he got out of his truck and charged towards officers after smashing into vehicles and buildings. One observer said he was carrying a gun but police did not immediately confirm this.
Victim's Name: Christopher Olmstead
Agency Responsible: New Orleans Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: White
Date of Death: July 25, 2015
County: Orleans
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: blunt object
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 676
Geography: Urban