John Duane Fairbanks allegedly pulled a gun during a routine traffic stop and exchanged gunfire with **** Rapids police about 1:30 a.m. After fleeing on foot and shooting at officers, Fairbanks hid in a nearby neighborhood. Officers found Fairbanks and exchanged gunfire again, this time killing him. **** Rapids police Officer Alex Hattstrom and Anoka County sheriff's Deputy Christopher Vitek Jr. both fired their guns, and **** Rapids police Officer Geoff Neumann reportedly discharged his Taser.
Victim's Name: John Duane Fairbanks
Agency Responsible: **** Rapids Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Native American
Date of Death: April 18, 2019
County: Anoka
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: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4637
Geography: Suburban