A Watts police officer and an Adair County sheriff's deputy responded to a report of domestic abuse. Police said that Stoney McJunkin exited his residence and raised a metal pipe in a threatening manner when they arrived. McJunkin allegedly refused to drop the pipe when commanded. The deputy shot and killed McJunkin.
Victim's Name: Stoney McJunkin
Agency Responsible: Adair County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: January 18, 2017
County: Adair
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: metal pipe
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2228
Geography: Rural