Police responded to a domestic violence call and shot and killed Carl Thayer when he allegedly threatened deputies with a knife.
Victim's Name: Carl Thayer
Agency Responsible: Tehama County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 28, 2019
County: Tehama
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4430
Geography: Rural