Police received calls from more than one motorist that a man was throwing rocks off the overpass of Sycamore Valley Road onto Interstate 680. Tyrell Wilson allegedly pulled out a folding knife when confronted by Officer Andrew Hall. Hall reportedly ordered Wilson to drop the knife. Wilson advanced toward the officer, who shot and killed him.
Killer: Andrew Hall
Agency: Danville Police Department
Motive: Erratic behavior
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Tyrell Wilson
Death Date: March 11, 2021
County: Contra Costa
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6717