Police was called because Pithan was acting crazy and making threats. He attacked officers, eventually brandishing a table leg before one of the injured officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Zachariah Pithan
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: White
Date of Death: April 20, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: table leg
Geography: Urban