Sergeant William Owens stopped a vehicle for speeding, then attempted to arrest the driver, Holmes, for intoxication and outstanding warrants. Holmes, struggled with Owens, who shot him with a Taser. Owens then shot Holmes with a pistol as Holmes re-entered his vehicle and drove away, dragging the sergeant with him. The car veered off into a parking lot. Holmes died on the scene.
Victim's Name: Sam Matthew Holmes
Agency Responsible: Lino Lakes Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 8, 2015
County: Anoka
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges; Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Minnesota State Patrol, Anoka County Sheriff's Office, Fridley Police Department, Lino Lakes Police Department
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 454
Geography: Suburban