Thomas Ardd led police on a high speed chase that started in Meridian and ended in Clarke County. Police said Ardd refused to stop, lost control and hit a police vehicle head on. He then got out of his vehicle, pointed a gun at officers and refused to drop it before two officers opened fire. Ardd was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim's Name: Thomas Ardd
Agency Responsible: Meridian Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 1, 2013
County: Clarke
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural