An officer and Manitowoc Fire personnel responded for an activated fire alarm. While reportedly investigating the complaint, the officer became involved in a confrontation with a man. Police said the man was armed with a blunt instrument. During the confrontation with the man, Officer Fielder Clark shot and killed the man.
Victim's Name: Bruce Smith
Agency Responsible: Manitowoc Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: September 16, 2018
County: Manitowoc
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unknown weapon
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4037
Geography: Suburban