A man allegedly crashed an SUV into the Leicester Police Station, repeatedly ramming his vehicle into the front doors until he gained entry into the building. Responding officers saw the SUV in the front door and encountered the man. Police claim the man placed a rifle on his shoulder and aimed it at the officers. The police officers shot and killed him.
Agency: Leicester Police Department
Motive: deliberate car crash, vehicular assault
Confrontation Type: Other Crimes Against People
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Zachary Richardson
Death Date: May 9, 2021
County: Worcester
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6844