Kentucky State Police says a trooper was involved in a chase with an ATV that ended on Dragline Road. Police said the driver of the ATV, Whitaker, lost control and overturned. The suspect then allegedly brandished a handgun and fired shots at the trooper, who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Dylan R. Whitaker
Agency Responsible: Kentucky State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: March 19, 2016
County: Hopkins
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: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1392
Geography: Rural