Wright allegedly entered a liquor store with a rifle slung over his arm and left without paying. Police responded and found Wright walking down the street, and commanded him to stop and put his hands in the air. Wright continued to walk and police stopped him again. Police claim Wright pointed the rifle towards police, and officers shot and killed Wright.
Agency: Denver Police Department
Motive: person with a gun, theft
Confrontation Type: Person with a Weapon
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Shannon Wright
Death Date: May 30, 2021
County: Denver
Gender: Male
Age: 29
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: 6901