Name withheld by police Killed by Santa Clara Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
5000 Lick Mill Boulevard
Mapping Police Violence:

Mentally ill woman, who remains unidentified in media accounts, called 911 and told the operator she was distraught, suicidal and if police were sent, she would goad them into killing her. When three officers arrived at her residence, the 5'5" woman greeted them at the door wielding an aluminium baseball bat. Two officers opened fire, killing her. Shooting caused public controversy over police treatment of mentally ill people.

Victim's Name: Name withheld by police

Agency Responsible: Santa Clara Police Department

Gender: Female

Age: 53

Race: Unknown race

Date of Death: April 13, 2014

County: Santa Clara

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: baseball bat

Geography: Suburban

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