Michael Clifton, 50, from Toledo, Ohio, on 19 July 2021

July 19, 2021 | Toledo, Ohio

Michael Clifton, 50, from Toledo, Ohio, on 19 July 2021

Victim Info

NameMichael Clifton
RaceWhite/European American
Age50
GenderMale

Details

Clifton led officers on a chase before crashing his vehicle. Clifton reportedly exited his vehicle with a gun to his head. Police attempted to negotiate with Clifton. Clifton allegedly removed the gun from his head, pointed it at the ground, and then slowly raised it at officers. Four police officers fired 32 shots at Clifton, killing him.

Primary Evidence & Links

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-killed-by-toledo-police-slowly-raised-handgun-up-to-officers-news-conference-video/512-4c78ab9d-3192-418a-97b0-cac3a7b2830e

Additional Evidence

Victim NameMichael Clifton
Victim Age50
Victim GenderMale
Victim RaceWhite
Address Of Incident2829 Monroe St.
CityToledo
StateOH
Zipcode43606
CountyLucas
Agency Responsible For DeathToledo Police Department, Michigan State Police, Ohio State Police
Ori Agency IdentifierOH0480700, MI3300100, OHOP0000
Cause Of DeathGunshot
Official Disposition Of DeathPending investigation
Criminal ChargesNo known charges
Mental IllnessYes
UnarmedAllegedly Armed
Alleged Weapongun
Alleged Threat Levelattack
Fleeingother
Body Camerayes
Wapo Id7037
Off Duty Killing
GeographyUrban
Image Of Victim
Encounter TypeMental Health/Welfare Check
Initial Reported Reasonmental health crisis

Source

Source ID: 9382 - Mapping Police Violence

Cross References

This report has possible entries from multiple sources

Washington Post -Michael Clifton, 50, from Toledo, Ohio - shot on 19 July 2021

BEACON Data

Mainchain details

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Hash Comparison

Hash stored in database: 88fa10e2cbc8ef58ad327f457f00836188579d86a4800e0cff7e2ae96b46a663

Hash from Mainchain Tx: 88fa10e2cbc8ef58ad327f457f00836188579d86a4800e0cff7e2ae96b46a663

Dynamically generated hash: 88fa10e2cbc8ef58ad327f457f00836188579d86a4800e0cff7e2ae96b46a663

Hashes Match?

YES

How is the comparison calculated?

The hash stored in the database is used as the identifier for this report, and can be seen in the URL. The hash from the Mainchain Tx is the hash sent to and stored on Mainchain. Finally, the "generated hash" is generated each time this page is loaded, using the same data used for the hash submitted to Mainchain.

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