Harris was suspected of vandalizing a church earlier that day. The police had a warrant out for Harris' arrest. After interacting with officers, Harris allegedly ran into a home with a gun. Officers and SWAT secured a perimeter. After hours of unsuccessful negotiations, the SWAT team used tear gas to force Harris out of the home. Harris allegedly exited with two weapons and began firing. Officers returned fire, and Harris was killed.
Killer: Brandon Stalker
Agency: Toledo Police Department
Motive: Warrant (vandalism)
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Christopher Harris
Death Date: January 18, 2021
County: Lucas
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6529