Killing of Tyler Cassidy

Death of Tyler Cassidy
Date11 December 2008 (2008-12-11)
LocationAll Nations Park
Northcote, Victoria
, Australia
TypeDeath by police shooting
ParticipantsTyler Cassidy
Senior Constable Colin Dods
Senior Constable Richard Blundell
Constable Antonia Ferrante
Constable Nicole De Propertis
OutcomeDeath
Casualties
Tyler Cassidy

Tyler Jordan Cassidy was a 15-year-old boy who was killed by Victoria Police officers in Australia in 2008. His death influenced changes in the way Victoria Police respond to people presenting as mentally ill, and in the use of tasers.