Hobson attempted to run from police after giving them a false name and then later running from deputies. The 25-year-old allegedly fired at deputies, who then returned fire and fatally struck Hobson.
Victim's Name: Derek Hobson
Agency Responsible: Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: July 13, 2013
County: Johnson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural