Saxton was arguing with his neighbor about their dogs barking. He had a gun in his waist band and a neighbor called the police. When the officers arrived he pointed the weapon at the officers and they shot and killed him. His 10 year old son was a witness.
Victim's Name: Ronald Wesley Sexton
Agency Responsible: St. Petersburg Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: September 2, 2013
County: Pinellas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban