Tuck was having a mental breakdown, threatening passersby with a knife. Police tried less lethal methods before killing him with a gun.
Victim's Name: John David Tuck
Agency Responsible: Denver Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 62
Race: White
Date of Death: August 13, 2013
County: Denver
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban