Jackson was wanted in connection with a stabbing in Henry County, Kentucky. The vehicle he was driving was involved in a hit-and-run in Harrison County. The pursuit began after the hit-and-run in Harrison County. During the pursuit, police said Jackson rammed a law enforcement vehicle, got out of his vehicle and charged the officer with a weapon and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Richard A. Jackson
Agency Responsible: Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Date of Death: January 4, 2017
County: Crawford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2193
Geography: Rural