Privott was wanted for questioning in a murder investigation. When police approached him, he shot at them and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Tyre Privott
Agency Responsible: Norfolk Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 11, 2016
County: Norfolk City
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: 1350
Geography: Suburban