Burch was shot in a traffic stop when police "knew" he was wanted for a federal drug charge and identity theft warrant. Shot after macing officers, who punched him first.
Victim's Name: Michael Bourquin-Burch
Agency Responsible: Pierce County Sheriff's Department Deputies
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: February 1, 2014
County: Pierce
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: pepper spray
Geography: Suburban