Hobbs was partially handcuffed after a traffic stop but fought with the trooper and fled back to his vehicle, authorities said. The two continued to fight inside the car and Hobbs attempted to drive away with the trooper inside, according to police. The trooper then opened fire.
Victim's Name: Jeffrey Hobbs
Agency Responsible: Missouri State Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: White
Date of Death: April 29, 2016
County: Cape Girardeau
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1506
Geography: Rural