Police said Hernandez had stolen a car and fired shots at a house on a Wilson County road and began driving around Highway 181. Deputies began pursuing the man until he stopped, got out of the car and began firing at the deputies. Deputies returned fire, killing Hernandez.
Victim's Name: Fernando Hernandez
Agency Responsible: Wilson County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: February 27, 2016
County: Wilson
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: Car
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1325
Geography: Rural