A call came in at 7:39 p.m. of a drunk and disorderly man, police said. Police responded and a fight began between the man and officers. Officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Russell Bowman
Agency Responsible: Louisville Metro Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Date of Death: April 8, 2018
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: screwdriver
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 3596
Geography: Suburban