Police said Nelson's mother called 911 reporting Nelson was armed and suicidal behind the home. Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Flagstaff Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety all arrived at the area and tried to convince Nelson to surrender his gun. Nelson drove his truck to the front of the home and got out of the truck with a high-powered rifle. After more negotiation, Nelson pointed the gun at himself, then at officers, which is when CCSO deputies shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Mark Nelson
Agency Responsible: Coconino County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Native American
Date of Death: May 21, 2016
County: Coconino
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1556
Geography: Suburban