Derrick A. Elseth Jr. Killed by Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
1000 Finchs Hill Road
Mapping Police Violence:

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

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