Patrick Jason Calanchi

How they died

Deadly force

An officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Metro Inn parking lot involving Calanchi. Calanchi, armed with a knife, crossed the parking lot to Wall Street Antiques of Midland and threatened himself. In the store, five officers shot at Calanchi with less-lethal rounds. Calanchi threw merchandise through a window, smashing it. He tried to escape through the opening, still carrying the knife, in the direction of Officers Chris Earp and Tye Box. They fatally shot him.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Patrick Jason Calanchi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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