Police went to a home to serve a search warrant. When they arrived with emergency lights, sirens and a PA system, they reportedly approached the home and after no one answered the door, they broke in. They allegedly saw Michael W. Mobley move with a rifle moving toward the front door. They said he raised his rifle toward the officers and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Michael W. Mobley
Agency Responsible: Missouri State Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 8, 2019
County: St. Francois
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
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4364
Geography: Suburban