Christopher Mark Thompson's ex-wife said he was trying to chase away a burglar by shooting a gun down the steps inside his home when Pittsburgh police opened fire and killed him. Pittsburgh police said the homeowner was “firing in their direction.”
Victim's Name: Christopher Mark Thompkins
Agency Responsible: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 22, 2017
County: Allegheny
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2234
Geography: Urban