Edward Roe reported to the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office around 5:15 p.m. While in a restricted area, Roe grabbed a firearm from an office. When told by a deputy to put the firearm down, Roe didn't comply. Roe and the deputy exchanged gunfire, and Roe was killed. The deputy was not injured.
Victim's Name: Edward Roe
Agency Responsible: Atkinson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: October 31, 2019
County: Atkinson
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: attack
Geography: Rural