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