During a drug-buying sting operation Williams is said to have resisted, tried to flee in his vehicle, drove into a tree, then aimed his car at deputies. Four deputies fired at him numerous times and killed him.
Victim's Name: Andrew Anthony Williams
Agency Responsible: Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 6, 2015
County: Putnam
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: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 270
Geography: Rural