Officers responded to a disturbance call in which the caller stated a man was acting erratically. Officer made contact with an individual upon arrival who they claim charged officers with an object. One officer shot and killed Crowson.
Agency: Texarkana Police Department
Motive: erratic behavior
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Don Crowson
Death Date: June 26, 2021
County: Miller
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or Alcohol Use
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6981