Mason Farris was wanted for a parole violation, and Savannah Hill was cooperating with Aurora police to arrest him during a traffic stop. When police pulled over Hill as planned, Farris allegedly pushed down on Hill's leg, causing the car to lurch backward and strike an officer. Officer David Chatman shot and killed Hill. Mason L. Farris, of Aurora, Missouri, was charged with second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and resisting arrest.
Victim's Name: Savannah Hill
Agency Responsible: Aurora Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: May 5, 2018
County: Lawrence
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified by County Prosecutor
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3745
Geography: Rural