Donald R. Wendt Killed by Bradenton Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
3300 Oxford Drive West
Mapping Police Violence:

Iraq veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, and firefighter Wendt appeared on his front lawn with a weapon to confront local police, responding to an evening call about a suicidal man. Wendt retreated into the house while SWAT members set up a perimeter. He then came back out to point his weapon at police. He was fatally shot.

Victim's Name: Donald R. Wendt

Agency Responsible: Bradenton Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 50

Race: White

Date of Death: November 23, 2014

County: Manatee

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Suburban

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