Police responded when two people were stabbed. After speaking to responders, Smith fled. When police caught up with him, he threatened them with a knife. Police said they tried some less-lethal methods to stop him, before they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Luke Smith
Agency Responsible: Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: November 19, 2016
County: Santa Cruz
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 2054
Geography: Suburban