Sidney T. Richardson IV
Male, Black
Date of the incident: 2/10/2018
Tampa, Hillsborough, FL
1800 Marvy Ave
1800 Marvy Ave
Police responded to a call about a man threatening his 17-year-old female cousin with a machete. Upon arrival, officers found Sidney Richardson. The officers ordered Richardson to drop his machete. When he refused, an officer shocked him with a Taser, but Richardson still didn't drop the knife. In fear for their safety, one of the officers shot and killed Richardson.