Deputies were searching for Nims. They found him in a home at Cedar Drive. He tried to flee from the home, but was stopped. He refused to drop his gun and shot and wounded two deputies. Deputies then shot and killed Nims.
Victim's Name: Shawn Keith Nims
Agency Responsible: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: October 11, 2013
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban