A Charlevoix County deputy and a Boyne City officer were dispatched to locate a suicidal subject around 2 a.m. Shortly after, a fight began, and Johnathan Slattery was able to retrieve a firearm he reportedly had in his possession. The officers shot and killed Slattery.
Victim's Name: Johnathan Wayne Slattery
Agency Responsible: Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, Boyne City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: October 26, 2019
County: Charlevoix
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: 5134
Geography: Rural