Jowers was suspected of stabbing somebody. When he was confronted by officers he didn't comply with orders to drop the knife and then reportedly charged officers - resulting in officers shooting and killing him.
Victim's Name: Thurrell Jowers
Agency Responsible: Poplar Bluff Police Departmnet
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 12, 2014
County: Butler
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural