A Rockhurst University officer shot Chandler T. Guinn Jr. after he allegedly got out of a disabled car, yelled at people and pointed a gun at the officer. According to police, Guinn was in a traffic accident near the campus at about 3 p.m. Guinn then reportedly tried to drive away, but his car stopped working in the intersection of 52nd and Troost. He got out of the car and started yelling at bystanders, waving a gun. Witnesses said Guinn started to take his clothes off in the street and threatened a doctor who came to help. Guinn then allegedly pointed the gun at a campus officer, who shot Guinn. Guinn died at an area hospital.
Victim's Name: Chandler T. Guinn Jr.
Agency Responsible: Rockhurst University Safety and Security Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 3, 2013
County: Jackson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban