An officer was searching for a suspect involved in the attempted robbery at a nearby *** and Go gas station. At 11:23 p.m., Dominick Matt was seen walking in the area of the store and was approached by the officer. Matt allegedly brandished a handgun, and the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Dominick Matt
Agency Responsible: Bentonville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 6, 2019
County: Benton
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: 5254
Geography: Suburban