A Dale County Sheriff's deputy pursued Gene Beasley at high speeds just after midnight. The incident began with a traffic stop, but when the officer tried to take the suspect into custody for an outstanding felony warrant, he fled in his vehicle. Beasley crashed and as the deputy approached, Beasley produced a handgun, and the deputy shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Gene Beasley
Agency Responsible: Dale County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Race: White
Date of Death: March 5, 2020
County: Dale
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: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5606