Responding to a domestic violence dispute Smyrna Police Officers found an armed man attempting to break into the house. When they arrived, they reported the man, armed with a shotgun pointed it in their direction and they opened fire.
Victim's Name: Kenneth Mathena
Agency Responsible: Smyrna Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: May 2, 2015
County: Kent
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
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: 425
Geography: Rural