Hammond was shot while driving away from the scene of a drug deal sting operation. Authorities said Hammond drove his car at a patrol vehicle and an officer, but dashcam video showed he was shot twice from the side through his driver's window as he passed an officer who was ordering him to stop. A local solicitor said the 'deadly force was justified' and declined to bring criminal charges against Lieutenant Mark Tiller.
Victim's Name: Zachary Hammond
Agency Responsible: Seneca Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: White
Date of Death: July 26, 2015
County: Oconee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 680
Geography: Suburban