Adrian Herron stabbed his wife while their children, who were unharmed, were inside the home. She reportedly had called 9-1-1, saying he was threatening to kill everyone in the house. Police forced their way into the home, and Herron allegedly threatened them with knives, and he was shot and killed. Three officers shot Herron: Sergeant Don Ridge, Officer Adam LaPointe and Officer Sawyer Skiba.
Victim's Name: Adrian Devon Herron
Agency Responsible: Wasilla Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 16, 2018
County: Matanuska Susitna
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
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3974
Geography: Rural