Following a vehicle chase, then a foot pursuit, Toussaint Sims reportedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner, and police shot and killed him. Sims reportedly was wanted on multiple felony warrants.
Victim's Name: Toussaint Diamon Sims
Agency Responsible: Moss Point Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 8, 2019
County: Jackson
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: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4930
Geography: Suburban