Police were called by employees at Krispy Kreme, who reported that Austin was trespassing after previously being banned from the restaurant. Chase Andrew Austin reportedly became confrontational with the officer and produced a black semi-automatic pistol and pointed it at the officer, who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Chase Andrew Austin
Agency Responsible: Roanoke Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: October 16, 2019
County: Roanoke
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: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5107
Geography: Suburban