A deputy responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home. Upon arrival, Bobby Hinton allegedly brandished a handgun and fired two shots at the deputy, wounding him. The deputy shot and killed Hinton.
Victim's Name: Bobby Hinton
Agency Responsible: Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 1, 2018
County: Vernon
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: 3562
Geography: Suburban