A man was wanted for questioning in connection with a drug search warrant conducted earlier that day. The man fled in a vehicle while the detectives pursued. The man stopped the vehicle in a field and fled on foot. Police found the man walking west on Earl Road with a handgun. As police approached, the man ran a short distance before stopping and allegedly shooting at the officers. A gun battle ensued, and the man was fatally shot.
Victim's Name: Silas Andrew Smith
Agency Responsible: Mohave County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: White
Date of Death: July 11, 2017
County: Mohave
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2770
Geography: Rural