Scottsdale police responded to a home where people reported a woman's husband was "acting erratically," armed with a gun and threatening his family. Mellon was seen by officers on the roof of the home, allegedly armed with a gun and pointed it at police. Two officers shot and killed Mellon.
Agency: Scottsdale Police Department
Motive: Domestic Disturbance-family
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Chris Mellon
Death Date: November 11, 2020
County: Maricopa
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not Fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6301