According to police, a deputy was at the Tire Tracks and was approached by the other person. Police said the deputy fired shots, but they have not disclosed the reason the shots were fired.
Victim's Name: Benjamin Ortiz
Agency Responsible: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: December 21, 2016
County: Washington
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2153
Geography: Urban