Gaskill allegedly fired shots on Lyell Ave. before getting in a vehicle that was later stopped by police. Police claim Gaskill gave a false name during the traffic stop and when police opened a front door of the vehicle, Gaskill (in the backseat) pointed a pistol at the officers. Two officers fired 11 rounds, striking Gaskill 5-6 times, killing him.
Agency: Rochester Police Department
Motive: traffic stop
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: Unavailable
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Mark Gaskill
Death Date: May 14, 2021
County: Monroe
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6852