Police were dispatched to a home about 10 p.m. for a report of a domestic disorder. John Emory Sawyer III reportedly confronted officers with a weapon, and they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: John Emory Sawyer III
Agency Responsible: Soddy-Daisy Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: September 19, 2019
County: Hamilton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unknown weapon
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5045
Geography: Rural