Officers responded to a call about a kidnapping and located the car with the suspect shortly after. Officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver did not yield, and a pursuit began. The chase ended when the driver crashed and attempted to flee on foot. Police attempted to deploy a taser but it wasn't effective. At some point, multiple officers fired weapons, killing the individual.
Agency: Chamblee Police Department
Motive: alleged kidnapping
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Tyrone Penny
Death Date: May 18, 2021
County: DeKalb
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 6860