Longview police were called at 2:52 a.m. on a report of an unwanted person. Cowlitz County deputies also responded. Officers and deputies contacted Weston Willow Well Cole, who displayed a gun. Police said Cole ran away and forced his way into a home with people inside. The people left safely. Cole, from inside the home, allegedly began shooting at the officers. Officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Weston Willow Well Cole
Agency Responsible: Longview Police Department, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: October 17, 2018
County: Cowlitz
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4104
Geography: Suburban