A man ran away from police after attempting to burglarize a home. Several police agencies were involved in the chase that ended near the intersection of 13th Street and 30th Avenue. The alleged burglar was allegedly armed with a knife and attacked one of the officers with the weapon. Three officers shot and killed the man.
Agency: Meridian Police Department
Motive: Burglary
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: February 2, 2021
County: Lauderdale
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6565