Hollis Lewis was shot by Greeneville Police responded to a reported disturbance at 7 p.m. Officers made contact with Hollis Lewis, who reportedly was trying to gain entry into the apartment of his former girlfriend by firing shots at the door. Officers reportedly ordered the man to drop the weapon, but he failed to comply, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Hollis Lewis
Agency Responsible: Greeneville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: November 26, 2019
County: Greene
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: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5245
Geography: Rural