Police were attempting to serve Bass with several Prince William arrest warrants after a learning that he was staying at the hotel. Bass reportedly fled out of a window as police tried to enter the room. As he tried to evade officers behind the motel, Bass allegedly confronted a member of the task force, leading to a fight. During that confrontation, the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Mario Dantoni Bass
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 23, 2018
County: Prince William
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3434
Geography: Suburban