Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving an armed suspect. After a manhunt and chase, Buford Whitson was shot and killed when he allegedly pointed his gun at police.
Victim's Name: Buford Shane Whitson
Agency Responsible: Carter County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: May 15, 2017
County: Washington
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: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2583
Geography: Suburban