Deputies were reportedly trying to arrest Rio Thomas when he allegedly struck a deputy with his car. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Rio Antwuan Thomas
Agency Responsible: St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 17, 2018
County: St. Lucie
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: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4185
Geography: Rural