Officer Richard Johnston responded around 8:15 p.m. to a call about an intoxicated man walking along State Highway 2 near a convenience store. When Johnston arrived, Alexander Scott reportedly "turned and threw a bottle at the patrol car" before advancing toward Johnston's door. Johntson got out of the patrol car and was stabbed several times in the neck and shoulder by Scott. Johnston shot and killed Scott.
Victim's Name: Alexander Scott
Agency Responsible: Wilburton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: May 27, 2020
County: Latimer
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5859