Trooper Jerimy Mathis attempted to stop a 1996 Nissan sedan that was driving erratically. Police said the driver, Willard Eugene Scott Jr., failed to stop. After a brief pursuit, Scott exited his vehicle and began to run on foot. During the chase, Mathis shot and killed Scott.
Victim's Name: Willard Eugene Scott Jr.
Agency Responsible: North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 12, 2017
County: Durham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2329
Geography: Suburban