A Wal-Mart store employee observed Stowers opening packages with a knife. Stowers removed a pistol BB gun from one package and stuck it in his waistband. Police were called and confronted Stowers, who pulled the BB pistol from his pants and pointed it at officers. Several officers opened fire and Stowers was shot.
Victim's Name: Chuckie Stowers
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 5, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Geography: Urban