Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ian Michael Tilton
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : White
Date : 03/27/2024
Location : Crane Highway and Trade Zone Avenue
City : Upper Marlboro
County : Prince George
State : Maryland
Agency : DC Police
Officer(s) :Off-duty, Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by off-duty officer after car crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/27/2024, 28-year-old Ian Michael Tilton was shot and killed by an off-duty DC Police officer in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, following a car crash at Crane Hwy and Trade Zone Ave. Tilton reportedly fled the scene of the crash on foot. The off-duty officer witnessed Tilton and pursued him. During the encounter, the officer deployed a Taser and then fired their weapon, fatally striking Tilton.
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The officer claimed that Tilton was armed with a knife during the incident. Specific details about the sequence of events, including whether Tilton posed an immediate threat, remain under investigation.
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The incident is being reviewed by the Prince George's County Police Department, with findings to be forwarded to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office for further review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
