Police killings
2013-2020

Richard Alexander Tilley

Male, White

Date of the incident: 3/27/2017

Montgomery Village, Montgomery, MD
10022 Stedwick Road

Police said Officer Matthew McGowan responded to a report of a bike theft. When he arrived at the scene, Officer McGowan spoke with Richard Alexander Tilley. Police say McGowan's body camera showed Tilley suddenly took out a knife and lunged at the officer. McGowan shot and killed Tilley.