Police killings
2013-2020

Christopher Mark Thompkins

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 1/22/2017

Larimer, Allegheny, PA
129 Finley St

Christopher Mark Thompson's ex-wife said he was trying to chase away a burglar by shooting a gun down the steps inside his home when Pittsburgh police opened fire and killed him. Pittsburgh police said the homeowner was “firing in their direction.”