Police approached Sweptson a little after three in the morning, on a bicycle and with an open container of alcohol, because he was "acting strangely." According to the police accounted Sweptson pulled a 9mm Glock and hauled off firing. He was fatally shot by return fire. His family disputed the police version of events.
Victim's Name: Cleman R. Sweptson Jr.
Agency Responsible: DC Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 9, 2013
County: District of Columbia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban