Ricky Kevin Whidden Killed by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
13000 Compton Road
Mapping Police Violence:

When deputies approached the male in an attempt to take him into custody, PBSO says he jumped up and lunged at the deputies. One deputy discharged his firearm, striking the male.

Victim's Name: Ricky Kevin Whidden

Agency Responsible: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 46

Race: White

Date of Death: December 31, 2016

County: Palm Beach

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2181

Geography: Suburban

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