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Man Shot Dead by Police During Taser Struggle
18 Aug
Summary
- Matthew Massey, 38, was identified as the man fatally shot by police.
- An officer responded to a report of an assault on a McDonald's employee.
- Massey allegedly attempted to gain control of a deployed taser during the encounter.
A fatal police shooting occurred in the parking deck at UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Matthew Massey, 38, a resident of Birmingham.
The incident began when a police officer responded to a complaint regarding an alleged assault on a McDonald's employee. The individual was pointed out by a security guard, and when the officer attempted to investigate and detain him, Massey reportedly did not comply, initiating a foot pursuit.
The pursuit concluded in the UAB St. Vincent's north parking deck. Despite verbal commands from the officer, Massey allegedly continued to resist. The officer deployed a taser, but Massey then attempted to gain control of the device. This escalated the confrontation, and the officer discharged his firearm, striking Massey. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
