The man killed reportedly called 911 numerous times making statements. Officers responded to the scene and made contact with the man. The man opened the door and police claim he announced he had a gun. 4 officers shot and killed the man. The "gun" was a water gun.
Agency: Phoenix Police Department
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: July 8, 2021
County: Maricopa
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy weapon
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 7012