Crockett County deputies and a Maury City police officer were executing a search warrant at a home when Branch, who is not a resident of the home, entered the residence brandishing a weapon, according police. There was an exchange of gunfire during which officers fired their weapons, killing Branch.
Victim's Name: Ronald Branch
Agency Responsible: Crockett County Sheriff's Office, Maury City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: May 1, 2016
County: Crockett
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: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1503
Geography: Rural