Jonathan L. Williams, a 25-year-old African-American man, died on July 18, 2014, in Tempe, Arizona, following a confrontation with a police officer. The fatal encounter took place at a motel located at 1612 N Scottsdale Rd.
Reports indicate that Williams was involved in an altercation with an officer from the Tempe Police Department. During this incident, Williams allegedly discharged a firearm at the officer. The officer returned fire, striking Williams.
He succumbed to his injuries on the following Sunday.
The use of force by the law enforcement officer was reported to be a direct response to Williams' actions of firing his weapon at the officer. The incident is documented as a case of gun violence stemming from the confrontation between Williams and the police officer.
