Police shot and killed Dorfman after he led officers on a chaotic chase through a South Hill neighborhood. Dorfman had previous arrests for assaulting and eluding law enforcement officers.
Victim's Name: Jacob I. Dorfman
Agency Responsible: Spokane Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: February 5, 2013
County: Spokane
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban