Thompson led police on a car chase after he ignored a deputy's commands to pull over for speeding, according to authorities. Police said an officer shocked Thompson when he ran toward the officer and ignored commands. Thompson died several days later
Victim's Name: Alex Thompson
Agency Responsible: Kenly Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: White
Date of Death: March 3, 2016
County: Johnston
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Indicted, charged with manslaughter
Criminal Charges: Charged with a crime
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Rural