James Lewis Mathis III allegedly threatened police with two knives during an 11:41 p.m. traffic stop. Police shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: James Lewis Mathis III
Agency Responsible: Paris Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: January 23, 2020
County: Lamar
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5430