Lakewood police were looking for O'Meara for an outstanding felony theft warrant. They found him at his mother's house. Officers knocked on his door and announced they were police. At the same time, other officers standing near the side of the house spotted O'Meara inside holding what appeared to be a handgun. Police say they repeatedly told O'Meara to drop the gun, but he refused. Two officers then opened fire, killing him. He had a cap gun.
Victim's Name: Patrick O'Meara
Agency Responsible: Lakewood Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: June 18, 2013
County: Pierce
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Geography: Suburban