Kenneth Layton reportedly called police and said there was an armed man near his home. When deputies arrived, he allegedly threatened them with a gun and was shot and killed. Police said Layton was committing suicide by police.
Victim's Name: Kenneth Layton
Agency Responsible: Polk County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: White
Date of Death: November 29, 2019
County: Polk
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5239
Geography: Suburban