One of the deputies approached as the vehicle accelerated and drove toward him. Fearing for his safety, the deputy fired several shots as he was struck and knocked to the ground by the car. The 27-year-old male driver suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene
Victim's Name: Anthony Laviolette
Agency Responsible: Yakima County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Date of Death: November 5, 2014
County: Yakima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban