Thomas "Tommy" McClain Killed by Eureka Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1600 Allard Avenue
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From the EPD press release: Officers from the Eureka Police Department were looking for two subjects wanted on felony warrants.An officer observed two men arguing. One of the men appeared have a handgun. Fearing the argument was escalating, he summoned additional officers who then confronted the man with the gun. As officers gave commands to the man with the gun which was now visible, the subject grabbed for the gun. A Eureka Police officer fired his weapon killing him.

Victim's Name: Thomas "Tommy" McClain

Agency Responsible: Eureka Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Race: White

Date of Death: September 17, 2014

County: Humboldt

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Suburban

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