Deputies came to Torngren's home after his daughter told police she was worried about his welfare, according to authorities. Deputies shot Torngren after he allegedly confronted them with a gun.
Victim's Name: Tim Kyle Torngren
Agency Responsible: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: September 22, 2015
County: Shasta
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 855
Geography: Rural