LHCPD responded to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and determined that Scott was the cause of the disturbance and had left the residence before officers arrived. Scott returned to the home and as a result of not being allowed back into the home is alleged to have broken windows, banged on doors, broke exterior lights and entered the home. Scott's father called 911. When officers arrived back to the home Scott, who was wanted on criminal charges from the first disturbance, had barricaded himself in a bedroom. Officers forced open the bedroom door to take Scott into custody when they were confronted by Scott who had armed himself with a knife. First, he was tasered then he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Devin Christopher Scott
Agency Responsible: Lake Havasu City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: White
Date of Death: June 20, 2016
County: Mohave
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1638
Geography: Urban