Deputies said they attempted to pull Justin Coy Adkins over for a traffic violation around 10 p.m. on Shumpert Road when the man took off, and deputies gave chase. The chase ended when deputies pop the vehicle's tires. When deputies approached vehicle, Adkins allegedly presented a handgun and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Justin Coy Adkins
Agency Responsible: Lexington County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: January 11, 2018
County: Lexington
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: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3304
Geography: Rural