Police responded after a family member called stating Denzell Nathan Clarke was wanted by police and was having a mental crisis. Upon arrival, police located two deputies who were wounded while attempting to serve the warrant. Clarke allegedly shot the deputies and then barricaded himself inside the home. The deputies did exchange gunfire. Officers entered the home, and Clarke was found dead.
Agency: Charles County Sheriff's Office
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Denzell Nathan Clarke
Death Date: May 17, 2021
County: Charles
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing