Jeffery Wilkes Killed by Gaston County Police Department

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
4908 Greenwood Drive
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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

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