Officers were called to a home where a man was reportedly threatening to shoot two people in his front yard. Upon arrival, Keller allegedly pointed the gun at an officer and fired. The officer returned fire, shooting and killing Keller.
Agency: Jemison Police Department
Motive: shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Roger Dale Keller
Death Date: May 31, 2021
County: Chilton
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6896