Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kristopher M. Kramer
Age : 33
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : 100 Tilton Park Drive
City :
County : DeKalb
State : Illinois
Agency : DeKalb Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/25/2021, DeKalb police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Tilton Park Drive. Officers reported that Kristopher Kramer had been drinking and was inside the home during the response. Police said Kramer had injured himself prior to their arrival. After several minutes of communication, Kramer opened the door. Police reported that Kramer held a bladed object and moved toward officers. An officer deployed a Taser and a bean bag round, and another officer then opened fire, fatally shooting Kramer. The shooting was reviewed and later cleared.
