Despondent over a friend's recent death, family members called police to protect Thomas' child. Police shot him when he tried to pull the child back into the house.
Victim's Name: Leonard Thomas
Agency Responsible: Pierce County Metro SWAT
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: May 24, 2013
County: King
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban