James Fuller was shot and killed by officers as they were responding to a domestic call for what appeared to be between a husband and wife. According to police, Fuller, who was shot and killed, had a felony warrant for methamphetamine charges out of Texas. Columbus police were executing a search warrant at a and while they were attempting to arrest Fuller, and a fight ensued between him and police. Fuller was tasered and went to the floor, but continued to fight with officers. Fuller then picked up a chair, hitting an officer. At that point, Fuller went to a box and reached for what appeared to be a handgun, an officer shot and killed Fuller.
Victim's Name: James Fuller
Agency Responsible: Columbus GA Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: September 4, 2017
County: Muscogee
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: chair
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2922
Geography: Urban