Krouser was approached by an officer for disturbing the peace. He then cut the officer with a box cutter, prompting another officer to shoot and kill Krouser.
Victim's Name: Shiquan M. Krouser
Agency Responsible: Poughkeepsie Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 24, 2014
County: Dutchess
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: box cutter
Geography: Suburban