Springfield police were dispatched to North National Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. for reports of a burglary in progress. Police said an officer contacted a suspect, William Oleson, at the residence, and a fight started. Oleson allegedly pointed a gun at the officer and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: William B. Oleson
Agency Responsible: Springfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: White
Date of Death: January 5, 2018
County: Greene
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3278
Geography: Suburban