Police were at a home searching for a man wanted on probation violation. The man's son, Jake, suddenly came towards police and stated he had a weapon. Officers attempted to use a taser to subdue Murphy but he continued approaching them. Officers then shot and killed Murphy.
Victim's Name: Jake Ramsey Maese-Murphy
Agency Responsible: Tipton County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Date of Death: October 27, 2013
County: Tipton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife and gun
Geography: Rural