Two Richmond County deputies and a state trooper went to execute an arrest warrant on Derrick A. Elseth Jr., 24. They reportedly were allowed to enter the home by another adult. Elseth allegedly was hiding in the basement with a handgun, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Derrick A. Elseth Jr.
Agency Responsible: Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: January 1, 2020
County: Richmond
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: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5344