Schroff allegedly robbed a St. George bank at gunpoint and took two employees hostage, forcing one to drive him away in her car. As he fled, police said, he fired on their cruisers with a shotgun and handgun. He ran into a field. When police found him, he was “taking a shooting position toward officers,” who then shot him, investigators said.
Victim's Name: Benjamin Jay Schroff
Agency Responsible: St. George Police
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: White
Date of Death: September 11, 2014
County: Washington
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban