Suspect drover in gray minivan to Huntsville PD station on Wheeler Avenue and rammed a patrol car with an on-duty officer inside. Both drivers exited vehicle. Officer claims suspect lunged at him with a knife and ignored commands to drop the knife. Officers shot the suspect, who later died at Huntsville Hospital of his injuries.
Victim's Name: Reginald Owens
Agency Responsible: Huntsville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 7, 2014
County: Madison
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban