Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Evet Tower

Gender : Female

Age : 45

Race : Black

Date : 03/25/2024

Location : Aspen Village Apartments

City : Tuscaloosa

County : Tuscaloosa

State : Alabama

Agency : Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tuscaloosa PD responded to a mental health welfare check on Evet Tower, who was allegedly acting erratically and was reported to have attacked her daughter with a kitchen knife. Tuscaloosa County deputies were conversing with her when she allegedly retrieved a knife and charged at her daughter. One of the officers shot and killed her. Body cam footage, which was not released, reportedly captured the incident and showed the attack. The family had been involved in discussions about her mental health before the incident. The officer was placed on administrative leave while the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) conducted the investigation. The grand jury determined no charges would be filed, siding with no criminal wrongdoing..
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Last update: November 26, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc3340.com/news/local/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-tuscaloosa-police-sheriff-deputy-gun-suspect
https://www.wvua23.com/woman-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-early-monday-at-tuscaloosa-apartments/
https://tuscaloosathread.com/news/2024/march/25/evet-tower-shooting/