Lt. James Helgoe shot and killed Jean R. Valescot after he threatened to kill his girlfriend and their son, during a hostage situation, according to police.
Victim's Name: Jean R. Valescot
Agency Responsible: Alaska State Troopers
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 17, 2017
County: Matanuska Susitna
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2363
Geography: Rural