The suspect was actively pointing the handgun at bystanders and at police on the scene. Officers repeatedly asked the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect refused these orders, and was then shot by officers on the scene.
Victim's Name: Michael Rodriguez
Agency Responsible: Topeka Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 13, 2014
County: Shawnee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban