Todd Webster Argow

Deadly force

Riverside Police Communications Center received a report of a possible suicidal subject who was armed with a firearm. Argow was at a private residence. Several officers responded to the call. The reporting party had stated she was a roommate of Argow's and that he had brandished a firearm at her during a disagreement. Argow could be seen through the windows of the house. He was armed with a firearm and eventually exited the front door of the house while still armed. An officer ordered Argow to drop his weapon. Argow refused, raised the weapon to his shoulder, and pointed it in the direction of the officer. The officer shot and killed him.