A member of the Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team fatally shot Austin Ryan Thomas during an undercover drug operation. The suspect allegedly tried to rob an undercover officer and put a weapon to his head. The officer pulled his weapon and shot Thomas, he was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.
Victim's Name: Austin Ryan Thomas
Agency Responsible: Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 12, 2013
County: Oakland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban