Police began pursuing Williams after they saw him get into a car that allegedly had a gun in it. Williams crashed into a brick wall and attempted to flee on foot. One of the officers, believing Williams to be armed and dangerous, shot the suspect six times, including twice in the back. Incident captured on police dash cam. District attorney ruled shooting justified. Officer who shot Williams was involved in a previous fatal encounter.
Victim's Name: Adrian Williams
Agency Responsible: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 21, 2014
County: Allegheny
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban