Jacobs called law enforcement offering to turn himself in on an outstanding warrant. When deputies arrived to serve the arrest warrant, a confrontation ensued, according to the release. Police said an intoxicated Jacobs threatened them with a knife, so he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Roy Jacobs Jr.
Agency Responsible: Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: White
Date of Death: June 1, 2013
County: Spokane
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban