Scott reportedly became upset when she ran out of pizza, as a sample distributor at Costco. Witnesses said she was waving a knife and scissors, threatening employees. Deputies were called to the store to handle the disturbance. After they arrived, approached the officers with the sharp items, authorities said. One deputy tried to use a stun gun on Scott, but it did not work, and another deputy fatally shot her.
Victim's Name: Mhai Scott
Agency Responsible: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Race: Asian
Date of Death: May 30, 2013
County: Loudoun
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife/scissors
Geography: Suburban