Wilkes was fatally shot by police after getting into a firefight with police. Officers believe Wilkes shot and killed Charles Dean Thompson, a former Gaston County police officer. The shooting took place in someone's home. Two officers and a bystander were shot in the encounter, but sustained non-fatal injuries.
Victim's Name: Jeffery Wilkes
Agency Responsible: Gaston County Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: White
Date of Death: August 8, 2015
County: Gaston
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 722
Geography: Suburban