Around 1:30 a.m., Willie Jermaine Robinson told police from inside his home that he was armed. Deputies said while they were taking cover, they heard a shot come from the home. They later determined that a woman inside the home was shot. Deputies said her injuries are non-life threatening. Deputies said Robinson came outside with a firearm and shot at the deputies. At least one deputy shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Willie Jermaine Robinson
Agency Responsible: Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 10, 2019
County: Greenville
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4445
Geography: Suburban