Deputies were called to a home after they received a report of a male subject threatening to harm himself and a relative. When police got to the home they found Gary P. Dorton on the front porch, armed with a knife. Dorton was ordered to drop the knife and allegedly charged one of the deputies, and the deputy shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Gary P. Dorton
Agency Responsible: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: May 25, 2020
County: Washington
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5837