A fight occurred when some people in a van threatened Wealot's brother. Wealot began firing at the van. Police ordered Wealot to stop shooting. They claim he failed to comply, and they shot him. Wealot's mother claims he had dropped the gun before the police fired. She filed a wrongful death suit.
Victim's Name: Waylen J. Wealot
Agency Responsible: Kansas City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: March 29, 2013
County: Jackson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban