Police killings
2013-2020

Dustin Patrick Wernli

Male, White

Date of the incident: 1/15/2013

Tucson, Pima, AZ
550 N Harrison Rd

Police responded to a call from a combat veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder stating that he was suicidal. On arriving the officers found him armed, but wanting to talk with police. After repeated warnings not to, Wernli reached for his holstered pistol and was shot by police. Wernli died at the hospital.