Townsend called police seeking help for his suicidal ideations and told first responders he had a weapon. At one point, Townsend reportedly came near Officer Curtis Brown, and Brown shot and killed Townsend.
Killer: Curtis Brown
Agency: Portland Police Department
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Michael Ray Townsend
Death Date: June 24, 2021
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6971