Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies and the Christiansburg police officers were trying to serve a felony drug warrant on Robert Kevin Hughes at his home. When they arrived he tried to run away from officers, and fired at them. Officers returned fire and Hughes died at the scene.
Victim's Name: Robert Kevin Hughes
Agency Responsible: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Christiansburg Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: April 10, 2013
County: Montgomery
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban