Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Alexander King
Gender : Male
Age : 17
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2021
Location : South Pinellas Avenue and West Tarpon Avenue
City : Tarpon Springs
County : Pinellas
State : Florida
Agency : Tarpon Springs Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Alexander King was carrying a pellet gun, which he allegedly pointed at officers. Police stated the pellet gun resembled a rifle, with only a faded orange tip that was not visible from a distance at night. The names of the two officers who shot King, along with five others present who did not fire, are being withheld under Marsy's Law.
