L.A. county detectives were completing a burglary investigation when Wesson, apparently unprompted, emerged from his apartment and opened fire on them. One was wounded. The SWAT team responded for a two-hour standoff with Wesson, who eventually showed himself and was shot to death.
Victim's Name: Kerry Wesson
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 27, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban