An officer responded to Lozano-Murillo's home over a child custody issue, authorities said. While the officer and Lozano-Murillo were speaking, a woman arrived at the home and Lozano-Murillo reportedly began attacking her. Police said the officer shot Lozano-Murillo after he armed himself with a knife.
Victim's Name: Johnathan Lozano-Murillo
Agency Responsible: Valdosta Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 28, 2016
County: Lowndes
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1920
Geography: Urban