London was wanted in connection with the death of 80-year-old Melvin Eugene Powell. London had driven away in a stolen vehicle, police said. Police conducted a traffic stop, and once the vehicle was stopped, London got out and started shooting at police. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Richard Lance London
Agency Responsible: Lake City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: White
Date of Death: August 2, 2016
County: Florence
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: 1754
Geography: Rural