Dookhran, with a significant criminal record, was one of two people detained by "two plainclothes officers of a youth violence strike force". According to police Dookhran turned and ran, then pulled out a semi-automatic weapon and fired at officers, wounding one in the arm. Officers returned fire and shot him dead.
Victim's Name: Darryl Dookhran
Agency Responsible: Boston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 7, 2013
County: Suffolk
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Geography: Urban