Death by Cop 2021-2025
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David McFarlane
Age : 51
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/21/2021
Location : East 23rd Street and Barnes
City : Bronx
County : Bronx
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/21/2021, New York City police officers were stopped at a traffic light in the Wakefield section of the Bronx when they heard a disturbance and calls for help from nearby. Officers exited their vehicle and observed a woman running along the street, followed by David McFarlane, who police said was holding a knife. Officers ordered him to drop the knife. According to police, McFarlane turned toward the officers while still holding the knife, and officers opened fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting was placed under investigation. Reporting later indicated McFarlane had a history of mental health issues, according to family members.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/01/21/wakefield-police-involved-shooting-nypd/
https://www.norwoodnews.org/wakefield-man-chasing-woman-with-knife-shot-dead-by-police-as-january-marks-stalking-awareness-month/
https://www.nydailynews.com/2021/01/25/sister-of-knife-wielding-bronx-man-shot-by-police-said-he-suffered-from-mental-illness-but-was-never-violent/
