William E. Morris was a passenger in a car pulled over for failing to stop at a stop sign. When officers told the passengers to exit the vehicle Morris pulled out a gun and refused to put it down. Officer Bryan Zotz struggled with Morris for the gun, and another officer opened fire killing Morris.
Victim's Name: William E. Morris
Agency Responsible: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 2, 2013
County: Marion
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban