Adrian Williams
Name: Adrian Williams
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 04/21/2014
Location: Penn Avenue and South Trenton Avenue
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, 15221
County: Allegheny
Agency: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Cause of Death:
Intended Use of Force:
Media summary: Police began pursuing Williams after they saw him get into a car that allegedly had a handgun in it. Williams crashed into a brick wall and attempted to flee on foot. An officer chased after Williams, who was allegedly carrying a handgun. Williams tripped and fell but continued brandishing the handgun. Fearing for his life, the officer shot Williams 6 times. District attorney ruled shooting justified. Officer who shot Williams was involved in a previous fatal encounter.
Unique ID: 14392
News article: Link
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