Deputies shot Britton after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The deputies were responding to a report of a suicidal man, according to authorities.
Victim's Name: John Britton
Agency Responsible: Albany County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: White
Date of Death: December 6, 2015
County: Albany
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1065
Geography: Suburban