A domestic disturbance call brought police to Volchkin's mother's residence -- her son had choked her, then fled. Ninety minutes later he returned, ransacked the place, and sat on the sofa with three knives. Increasingly agitated, Volchkin lunged at the police and was fatally shot.
Victim's Name: Denis Volchkin
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: October 3, 2014
County: Kings
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban