Officers shot and killed Rivera, who suffered from a mental illness, after he threatened them with a blade attached to a long metal pole. Officers first attempted to taser Rivera and then shot him five times after it was deemed ineffective.
Victim's Name: Victor Rivera
Agency Responsible: Honolulu Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 14, 2013
County: Honolulu
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban