Marshals were serving a warrant on the subject in the death of a 1-year-old. The subject allegedly met them outside with a knife and was shot dead.
Victim's Name: Markell Atkins
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 4, 2015
County: Shelby
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 127
Geography: Urban