After a domestic violence accusation, a traffic stop and a foot chase, James Burks was shot and killed when he allegedly fought with police.
Victim's Name: James M. Burks
Agency Responsible: Pike County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: February 1, 2018
County: Pike
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3369
Geography: Rural