Officers were attempting to arrest Bryant on drug-related charges when he fired a shot, hitting an officer, police said. Officers returned fire and killed Bryant, according to authorities. The officer was treated for his gunshot wound and is expected to recover, police said.
Victim's Name: Demetrius Shelley Bryant
Agency Responsible: Cayce Department of Public Safety
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 17, 2015
County: Lexington
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1011
Geography: Suburban