Police received multiple 911 calls and was summoned to the apartment complex where Kingsbury lived. The reports indicated a man was slashing tires in the parking lot with a knife and breaking windows. A witness showed police Kingsbury's apartment. He attempted to barricade himself inside. Two officers forced their way in and were confronted by Kingsbury. He was armed with a large kitchen knife. They ordered him to drop the knife and stay back, but he did not comply. One of the officers shot Kingsbury who was later pronounced dead at Baystate Medical Center.
Victim's Name: David J. Kingsbury
Agency Responsible: Springfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: June 26, 2014
County: Hampden
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban