Deputies were trying to pull Bryan Johnson Gregory over around 3 p.m. They suspected him of dealing marijuana and had a warrant to search his house in another part of town. Johnson allegedly hit the gas, ramming two undercover vehicles. Once he stopped, he allegedly reached for a gun, and they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Bryan Johnson Gregory
Agency Responsible: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 17, 2018
County: Shelby
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: 3321
Geography: Urban