A trooper shot and killed Shawn Michael Taylor during a standoff that followed a police stop and pursuit. Police said he pointed a long gun at them.
Victim's Name: Shawn Michael Taylor
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: White
Date of Death: February 4, 2020
County: Pontotoc
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: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5516