Richard Joseph Jackson allegedly tried to steal a vehicle from another man outside a store. Jackson then walked to a nearby Walmart and stole ammunition and tried to steal a gun, allegedly threatening employees with a knife. Oak Harbor Police officers and Island County deputies found Jackson nearby, and he was shot by a sheriff's deputy when he failed to comply with orders.
Victim's Name: Richard Joseph Jackson
Agency Responsible: Island County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: September 23, 2018
County: Island
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: attack
Geography: Suburban