Paul Palmer

Deadly force

Paul Palmer, 31, was fatally shot in the head, chest and leg by a Pittsburgh police officer at his residence when he pulled a gun out during an altercation. Palmer allegedly fainted, nearly causing a fire, was removed from the property and then re-entered. Authorities were called after he left through a window armed and encountered another officer. When he refused to drop his weapon and pointed it at the officer, he was shot and killed.