Police were called to the area about 3:15 p.m. on a report of criminal mischief. Jason Waterhouse was inside a duplex and refused to come out or communicate with officers. Police said the man was destroying property inside the home and causing a disturbance. About 5:20 p.m. smoke began streaming out of the home, and officers entered because of a fire. Once inside, officers encountered Waterhouse, who was armed, and shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jason Elliot Waterhouse
Agency Responsible: Lakewood Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 19, 2019
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unknown weapon
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5298
Geography: Urban