An officer responding to calls of a fight at a local restaurant found Clayton in his car and revving the engine. The officer fatally shot Clayton, and was later cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury despite significant protests.
Victim's Name: Emerson Clayton Jr.
Agency Responsible: Alexander City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 8, 2014
County: Tallapoosa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Rural