Bernard Cottrell Killed by West Virginia State Police

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Category: Police - State
Old Crime Scene Address:
WV-14 and Randolph Road
Mapping Police Violence:

Family members were in the process of getting a mental hygiene petition in Roane County for Cottrell, due to the fact that he was a threat to himself and others. Cottrell was encountered by police driving south on Route 14 near Spencer. A vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended, and Cotrell pointed a firearm at the officers and was shot and killed.

Victim's Name: Bernard Cottrell

Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police

Gender: Male

Age: 65

Race: White

Date of Death: September 6, 2016

County: Roane

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Car

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1863

Geography: Rural

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