Police responded to a call of a "domestic in progress" around 10:15 p.m. A person had reportedly fired shots inside the home, according to a family member. The person fled on foot across the street and into a wooded area and fired multiple shots. As deputies made contact, the person reportedly pointed his weapon at them. Deputies then shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Lee County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: March 27, 2020
County: Lee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5694