Death by Cop 2021-2025
Search fatalities
You can use any or all of the fields to refine the search.
Paul Rasmussen
Age : 48
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 08/24/2021
Location : 300 North 900 West
City : Provo
County : Utah
State : Utah
Agency : Provo City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/24/2021, officers from the Provo City Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Paul Rasmussen in Provo, Utah. Police stated that Rasmussen did not stop and continued driving away. Officers later located the vehicle again and activated emergency lights. According to police statements, Rasmussen exited or positioned himself near the vehicle and pointed a firearm toward officers. Police alleged that Rasmussen did not comply with commands to lower the weapon. Officers then opened fire, striking and killing him. Authorities later stated the shooting was reviewed and ruled justified. No additional independent details were released in initial reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2021/aug/24/provo-police-shoot-kill-man-after-pursuit/
https://www.ksl.com/article/50226093/provo-police-shoot-kill-man-after-pursuit
https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/provo-police-shoot-kill-man-after-vehicle-pursuit
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/08/25/man-is-shot-killed-by/
