Ball was reportedly shot several times by police after getting out of a car and fleeing an attempted traffic stop. He was said to have been a passenger in a car being driven by a woman.
Victim's Name: Ricky Javenta Ball
Agency Responsible: Columbus Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 16, 2015
County: Lowndes
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 927
Geography: Suburban