Adrian Williams

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 4/21/2014

Place of the incident:

Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, PA
Penn Avenue and South Trenton Avenue

Police began pursuing Williams after they saw him get into a car that allegedly had a gun in it. Williams crashed into a brick wall and attempted to flee on foot. One of the officers, believing Williams to be armed and dangerous, shot the suspect six times, including twice in the back. Incident captured on police dash cam. District attorney ruled shooting justified. Officer who shot Williams was involved in a previous fatal encounter.

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