Police responded to a 911 call about a man entering a home with a knife. When they arrived, the subject allegedly charged them and was shot dead.
Victim's Name: Phillip Watkins
Agency Responsible: San Jose Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 11, 2015
County: Santa Clara
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 141
Geography: Suburban