Two St. Louis patrolmen, working part-time jobs for Mardi Gras Inc., responded to a report of gunfire. When they arrived, they observed Roberson brandishing a handgun. The officers ordered him to drop the gun; he instead turned and pointed it in their direction. Both officers fired shots, wounding the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: Otis Roberson
Agency Responsible: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 9, 2013
County: St. Louis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban