An officer witnessed a strong armed robbery in action. When he intervened, the suspect punched him several times in the face. The officer pulled his tasered the suspect two times, but it had no effect. The suspect ran off with a stolen phone and a wad of cash. The officer gave chase. The suspect picked up the officer and slammed him violently onto the concrete. The officer took out his gun and told the suspect to get on the ground. He refused, and the officer shot him.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Philadelphia Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: February 4, 2014
County: Philadelphia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Urban