Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Stanley Howard
Age : 64
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 07/08/2021
Location : N. 27th Avenue and W. Northern Avenue
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during crisis response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/08/2021, Phoenix police responded to multiple 911 calls placed by Stanley Howard, who made repeated statements that prompted officers to go to a residence near North 27th Avenue and West Northern Avenue. Officers made contact with Howard at the location. According to reporting, Howard opened the door and stated that he had a gun. Four Phoenix police officers opened fire and shot Howard, killing him at the scene. Howard was 64 years old. After the shooting, authorities stated that the object Howard was holding was a water gun, not a firearm. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office later cleared the officers involved, and no charges were filed.
