Officers were dispatched to a domestic violence situation and 911 hang-up. 911 dispatchers heard sounds of struggle and screaming during the phone call. When officers arrived, they were contacted by someone who said that a man was armed with a knife. Officers found the man, who they allege was armed with a knife and a club, and claim charged at them. Two officers shot at Pinke multiple times, killing him.
Agency: Mesquite Police Department
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ashton Pinke
Death Date: May 4, 2021
County: Dallas
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 6833