After a vehicle chase, James Edward Blackmon allegedly fired at troopers, who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: James Edward Blackmon
Agency Responsible: Arkansas State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 30, 2018
County: Mississippi
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified by Prosecutor
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3908
Geography: Rural