Wood County Deputies responded to a call regarding a suicidal man. The man was identified as 56 year-old, Gary Don Lafon. Deputies arrived on scene and made several attempts to make contact with Lafon by phone and the vehicles loud speaker. Deputies made entry to the residence by the front door. Upon entry Lafon pointed a firearm at the deputies and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Gary Don Lafon
Agency Responsible: Wood County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: September 19, 2016
County: Wood
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1907
Geography: Rural