Albert Gagnier Killed by Knox County Sheriff's Office

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Old Crime Scene Address:
2200 Hay Meadow Trail
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Albert Gagnier, 74, was shot and killed by Knox County deputies after allegedly pointing his gun at neighbors and eventually firing at officers. One neighbor said Gagnier was a veteran of the Marines who suffered a brain tumor and battled post traumatic stress disorder. Deputies arrived after receiving multiple 911 calls that a man was firing shots at people along Hay Meadow Trail. One caller reported the man was armed with a pistol and a long gun. When deputies arrived, Gagnier raised a pistol and pointed it toward Knox County deputies while walking towards them, and he was shot and killed.

Victim's Name: Albert Gagnier

Agency Responsible: Knox County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 74

Race: White

Date of Death: May 23, 2017

County: Knox

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2605

Geography: Suburban

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