McLeod was an Army veteran with heavy combat experience in Afghanistan. Police were called to McLeod's apartment, where he and an Army buddy had been drinking then fighting. McLeod's friend told police McLeod had stabbed him. McLeod came out carrying a shotgun. When he pointed it at police, a deputy opened fire, killing him. McLeod's friends believe he suffered from PTSD. His family requested and was denied a special coroner's inquest.
Victim's Name: Brian McLeod
Agency Responsible: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: March 22, 2014
County: Pierce
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban