Deputies responded to a house for a reported disturbance around 10:40 p.m. William James Beck allegedly began shooting at deputies. Deputies inside and outside of the residence shot and killed Beck.
Victim's Name: William James Beck
Agency Responsible: Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: June 9, 2019
County: Van Buren
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4832
Geography: Rural