Patrick O'Meara
Male, White
Date of the incident: 6/18/2013
Lakewood, Pierce, WA
14900 Washington Avenue Southwest
14900 Washington Avenue Southwest
Lakewood police were looking for O'Meara for an outstanding felony theft warrant. They found him at his mother's house. Officers knocked on his door and announced they were police. At the same time, other officers standing near the side of the house spotted O'Meara inside holding what appeared to be a handgun. Police say they repeatedly told O'Meara to drop the gun, but he refused. Two officers then opened fire, killing him. He had a cap gun.