Police killings
2013-2020

David W. Shafer

Male, Unknown race

Date of the incident: 10/23/2019

Spokane, Spokane, WA
3414 East Garnet Avenue

Police responded to a report of an armed suicidal man at about 1:30 p.m. A gun was reportedly taken from the man. An officer later saw David Shafer leave a residence with a firearm. The officer called for the man to drop the gun after it appeared he was aiming it at someone. Shafer reportedly turned to point the gun at the officer. The officer shot and killed Shafer, who was about three houses away.