Police killings
2013-2020

Stephen P. Bethea

Male, White

Date of the incident: 3/13/2013

Bloomington, McLean, IL
8 Melrose Court

Police said an armed Bethea confronted officers when they arrived at his house in response to a domestic dispute. He approached two officers, who repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon. He was shot when he pointed the weapon toward the officers, police said.