Joseph Newcomb Killed by West Virginia State Police

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Troopers were called to Newcomb's home after his family requested a well-being check. Troopers announced their presence when arriving at Newcomb's residence, and “subsequently encountered Mr. Newcomb advancing toward them with a hammer raised in his hand.” When he would not drop the hammer, he was shot and killed.

Victim's Name: Joseph Newcomb

Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police

Gender: Male

Age: 32

Race: White

Date of Death: November 6, 2016

County: McDowell

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: hammer

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2027

Geography: Rural

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