Suspect was pointing a gun at neighbors- when officers were called there was a several hour standoff that ended in Reuter being shot multiple times. Reuter suffered from bipolar disorder and lymphoma, and his parents are lobbying Washington state lawmakers to restrict access to guns for the mentally ill.
Victim's Name: Joel D. Reuter
Agency Responsible: Seattle Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: July 5, 2013
County: King
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban