Officers responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence. Selma police said family members had notified a 911 operator that the suspect had shot their mother. Officers heard gunfire coming from the residence upon arrival. Officers were trying to enter the residence when the suspect fired shots at them. Officers returned fire, killing Fells.
Victim's Name: Earnest Fells
Agency Responsible: Selma Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 7, 2016
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1699
Geography: Suburban