James Howard Allen Killed by Gastonia Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
2701 Mary Avenue
Mapping Police Violence:

The family of the deceased asked police to check on elderly hard-of-hearing man after heart surgery, officers kicked in door, deceased had gun, police shot after he didn't obey to drop gun.

Victim's Name: James Howard Allen

Agency Responsible: Gastonia Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 74

Race: Black

Date of Death: February 7, 2015

County: Anson

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: No

Washington Post Database ID: 554

Geography: Suburban

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