Charlie "Lee" Hodges allegedly shot and wounded Walter Thompson, 68, shortly before 5:30 p.m., police said. Deputies found Hodges barricaded inside his home. But several hours of negotiation ended with Hodges shooting at deputies and being shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Charlie "Lee" Hodges
Agency Responsible: Baker County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Race: White
Date of Death: August 15, 2018
County: Baker
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: 3968
Geography: Rural