Sawaf was apparently helping police find explosives he'd planted as a hobby. Police say he tried to run when he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Mark Sawaf
Agency Responsible: Lexington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: White
Date of Death: August 11, 2016
County: Harlan
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Geography: Rural