Mark Boyce

Deadly force

According to police, Mark Boyce pulled a gun and threatened other men outside HB's Hide-A-Way Lounge. Police said off-duty DPD Sgt. Kevin Kemp, who was leaving the bar, identified himself as an officer, drew his weapon and told Boyce to drop the gun. Boyce allegedly grabbed for Kemp's gun and a struggle ensued. Kemp shot Boyce twice in the back, killing him. Boyce's weapon was never found. Some witnesses told Boyce's family that he was running from Kemp when he was shot. Police said Boyce had been drinking that night and had cocaine in his system. The sergeant was not tested for alcohol. Atty. Geoffrey Fieger later won a $1.425 million court settlement in the case.