A deputy shot and killed James Newman when he allegedly pointed a rifle at him. The deputy was investigating a shots-fired complaint.
Victim's Name: James Newman
Agency Responsible: White County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Race: White
Date of Death: December 9, 2017
County: White
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: 3197
Geography: Rural