Findlay police officer fatally shoots 17-year-old Kalvin Darapheth, after he shoots first at them
The Lucas County Coroner’s Office identified the teen who died as 17-year-old Kalvin Darapheth.
Findlay Police said officers were dispatched to Bernard Park around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 for a report of three juveniles drinking alcoholic beverages. Police said the kids were a 13-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl, and a 17-year-old boy.
Police said when officers arrived on the scene, Darapheth ran away and an officer began to chase him. During the chase, Darapheth fired two shots toward the officers, and one of the officers returned fire.
During the news conference, police revealed the officer who shot the teen is a four-year veteran of the department.
He fired his weapon eight times. The other responding officer was a 10-year veteran who did not fire their weapon.
